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- [plat-i-tood, -tyood]
- /ˈplæt ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
- /ˈplæt.ɪ.tjuːd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [plat-i-tood, -tyood]
- /ˈplæt ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud/
Definitions of platitude word
- noun platitude a flat, dull, or trite remark, especially one uttered as if it were fresh or profound. 1
- noun platitude the quality or state of being flat, dull, or trite: the platitude of most political oratory. 1
- noun platitude clichéd remark 1
- countable noun platitude A platitude is a statement which is considered meaningless and boring because it has been made many times before in similar situations. 0
- noun platitude a trite, dull, or obvious remark or statement; a commonplace 0
- noun platitude staleness or insipidity of thought or language; triteness 0
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Origin of platitude
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
1805-15; < French: literally, flatness, equivalent to plat flat (see plate1) + -itude, as in French latitude, altitude, magnitude, etc.
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Parts of speech for Platitude
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platitude popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for platitude
noun platitude
- apophthegm — a short cryptic remark containing some general or generally accepted truth; maxim
- banality — the condition or quality of being banal, or devoid of freshness or originality: the banality of everyday life.
- boiler — A boiler is a device which burns gas, oil, electricity, or coal in order to provide hot water, especially for the central heating in a building.
- by-word — a word or phrase associated with some person or thing; a characteristic expression, typical greeting, or the like.
- chestnut — A chestnut or chestnut tree is a tall tree with broad leaves.
Antonyms for platitude
noun platitude
- coinage — Coinage is the coins which are used in a country.
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