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truism

Pronunciation: /ˈtruːɪz(ə)m/

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Definition of truism

noun

  • a statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting:the truism that you get what you pay for
  • Logic a proposition that states nothing beyond what is implied by any of its terms.

Derivatives

truistic

Pronunciation: /-ˈɪstɪk/

adjective

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