Where does “truismatic” come from?
truismatic (English) comes from English truism, from English True, from Middle English treowe, from Old English trēowe, from Proto-Germanic triwwiz, from Proto-Indo-European drew-, from Proto-Indo-European dóru, from Proto-Indo-European deru- — firm, solid; wood; be firm, hard, solid.
truismatic (English): Relating to, or consisting of, truisms
Definitions
- Relating to, or consisting of, truisms
Ancestry of “truismatic”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | truism | A self-evident or obvious truth; A banality or... |
| 2 | English | True | — |
| 3 | Middle English | treowe | Alternative form of trewe |
| 4 | Old English | trēowe | trusty, faithful |
| 5 | Proto-Germanic | triwwiz | true; faithful |
| 6 | Proto-Indo-European | drew- | hard, firm, strong, solid; hard, fast; tree |
| 7 | Proto-Indo-European | dóru | tree |
| 8 | Proto-Indo-European | deru- | firm, solid; wood; be firm, hard, solid |