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platitude (s) (noun), platitudes (pl)
1. An overused, unoriginal remark, or statement: Some dull sayings, or platitudes, have been overused so much that they have almost lost their meanings, like "ants in your pants“ or "you are the apple of my eye“.
2. A lack of originality or being insignificant: The comments that Jack, the principal of the school, made to his teachers was so full of platitudes that it was difficult to continue concentrating and listening to what he was saying at the faculty meeting.
An insignificant remark.
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A lack of originality.
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A stupid remark that is not important.
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