An utterly obvious truism or tautology, with comical effect
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A lapalissade is an obvious truth—i.e. a truism or tautology—which produces a comical effect. It is derived from the name Jacques de la Palice, and the word is used in several languages.[1][2][3]
- ^ Georges Lebouc, 2500 noms propres devenus communs, p. 389
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- ^ Simon Baker, Surrealism, History and Revolution, p.195
