English Explanatory Dictionary

truism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A self-evident or obvious truth.
  2. A banality or cliché.

Pronunciation

/tɹuːizəm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-truism.wav

Word forms

truism truisms trueism

Etymology

From true + -ism.

Synonyms

lapalissade platitude byword saying adage saw proverb maxim apothegm apophthegm dictum gnome gnomic saying mantra paroemia

Derived words

truismatic
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