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Aphorism vs Truism - What's the difference?

aphorism | truism |

As nouns the difference between aphorism and truism

is that aphorism is an original laconic phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought while truism is a self-evident or obvious truth.

aphorism

Noun

(en noun)
  • An original laconic phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought.
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    See also

    * adage * apophthegm * maxim *

    truism

    English

    (wikipedia truism)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A self-evident or obvious truth.
  • A banality or .
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