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truism in Dutch

truism in Dutch is gemeenplaats — truism means a statement that is so obviously true it hardly needs saying.

truism in Dutch

gemeenplaats
noun
A self-evident or obvious truth.

What does "truism" mean?

  1. noun A statement that is so obviously true it hardly needs saying.
    "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."
  2. noun An idea or phrase that has been said so often it has become boring.
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truism in a sentence

  • 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.

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What is "truism" in Dutch?
"truism" in Dutch is gemeenplaats. truism means: A statement that is so obviously true it hardly needs saying.
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