Truism
/ˈtruː.ɪ.zəm/noun
A statement that is obviously true and says nothing new or interesting.
Did you know?The word 'truism' comes from 'true', which is derived from an ancient root meaning 'trust' or 'faith', connecting it to the idea of belief and certainty in a mystical context.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dru-
“to be firm, solid; to be steadfast, reliable.”
Old English
Old English
triewð
“truth, faithfulness, trustworthiness.”
Middle English
Middle English
trewe
“true, loyal, faithful.”
19th Century
English
truism
“a self-evident truth or an obvious statement.”