TRUISMS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the word truisms. (close relations)
Definition of TRUISMS
truism
Best Alternative Words for TRUISMS
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proverbs | nounn | |||||||
noun • an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon) | ||||||||
adages | nounn | |||||||
noun • a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people | ||||||||
aphorisms | nounn | |||||||
noun • a short pithy instructive saying | ||||||||
axioms | nounn | |||||||
noun • a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits • (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident | ||||||||
dictums | nounn | |||||||
noun • an authoritative declaration • an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding | ||||||||
epigrams | nounn | |||||||
noun • a witty saying | ||||||||
maxims | nounn | |||||||
noun • a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits • English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916) | ||||||||
mottos | nounn | |||||||
noun • a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual | ||||||||
platitudes | nounn | |||||||
noun • a trite or obvious remark | ||||||||
sayings | nounn | |||||||
noun • a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations |