platy-, plat-, platino-, platt-

The preparation of platelet concentrates with the return of red cells and platelet-poor plasma to the donor.

1. A theory that explains the global distribution of geological phenomena; such as, seismicity, volcanism, continental drift, and mountain building in terms of the formation, destruction, movement, and interaction of the earth's lithospheric plates.
2. The dynamics of plate movements.

1. A horizontal surface that is raised above the level of an nearby area: "The platform was used as a stage for the speaker who stepped up to make his speech."

"People were able to enter and exit the train onto the platform by the railroad tracks."

2. The declared aims, policies, and objectives of a political party: "The candidates presented their platforms for improving public education and improving the economic situation so people will have some hope that more jobs will be available."
3. Systems and programs that are available for computers: "The basic platforms for these computers in the store will determine how they function and which software programs can be used with them."

"The use of any additional software or hardware must be compatible with the platform of the computer a person is using."

4. A flat elevated portion of ground: "The geologist was researching the ancient platform of the continental plate that is covered with a flat strata of earth."
5. Shoes that have a very thick bottom part and appear to make a person seem much taller: "The singer was wearing a fancy pair of platform shoes when she started her performance."

"The actor was wearing thick platform shoes made of leather or cork, between the inner and outer soles of his shoes, which increased his height."

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. © ALL rights are reserved.
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Someone who habitually uses platitudes or a flat, dull, or trite remark; especially, one that is uttered as if it were fresh or profound; a cliché.