Truism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tɹuːizəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Truism is a noun meaning A self-evident or obvious truth.
Meaning
A self-evident or obvious truth.
More Meanings
- A banality or cliché.
Example Sentences
The phrase If something exists, there is porn of it used to be a clever internet meme; now it’s a truism.
It is a truism that the site of stations is conditioned by history and geography, but Dover Marine especially owes its fascinating and unusual layout to these two factors.
It is a truism that the people who attend a rally for President Trump more than two years before he’s on the ballot again are generally strong supporters of President Trump.
A medical “truism” holds that nose hair filters the air we breathe and therefore protects us from infection by airborne viruses, bacteria and other pathogens. But, as is often the case with truisms, its history may be more venerable than verified.
Word Forms
- truisms
- trueism
Synonyms for truism
Depending on context, synonyms include lapalissade, platitude, byword, saying, adage, saw.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include self-evident, obvious, obviousness, platitude, commonplace, truth.
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