truism
/ˈtruːɪzəm/
tru · ism
ˈtruː · ɪzəm
English Definition
n. obvious truth; platitude; cliché
Significado en Español
perogrullada, verdad evidente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chân lý hiển nhiên, lời nói sáo rỗng
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
true (true) + ism → truism, common saying.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
In the meeting, the manager shared a truism that communication is key to success. What is a synonym for “truism”?
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A
novelty
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B
platitude
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C
contradiction
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D
mystery
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B — platitude.
“truism” means n. obvious truth; platitude; cliché
Common questions about “truism”
What does “truism” mean?
truism — n. obvious truth; platitude; cliché. In Chinese: 真理；老生常谈.
How do you pronounce “truism”?
truism is pronounced /ˈtruːɪzəm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: tru · ism.
Is “truism” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. truism appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “truism”?
true (true) + ism → truism, common saying.
