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truism vs commonplace

commonplace vs truism

truism and commonplace both are nouns.

truism is not an adjective while commonplace is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
truism Yes No No No
commonplace Yes Yes No No
As nouns, commonplace is a hyponym of truism; that is, commonplace is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than truism:
  • truism: an obvious truth
  • commonplace: a trite or obvious remark
Other hyponyms of truism include banality, bromide, cliche, platitude.
truism (noun) commonplace (noun)
an obvious truth a trite or obvious remark
truism (adjective) commonplace (adjective)
not challenging; dull and lacking excitement
repeated too often; overfamiliar through overuse
completely ordinary and unremarkable
Difference between truism and commonplace

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