APHORISM

aphorism, apothegm, apophthegm

(noun) a short pithy instructive saying

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

aphorism (plural aphorisms)

An original, laconic phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought.

Synonyms

• See also saying

Verb

aphorism (third-person singular simple present aphorisms, present participle aphorisming, simple past and past participle aphorismed)

To speak or write aphorisms.

Source: Wiktionary


Aph"o*rism, n. Etym: [F. aphorisme, fr. Gr. Horizon.]

Definition: A comprehensive maxim or principle expressed in a few words; a sharply defined sentence relating to abstract truth rather than to practical matters. The first aphorism of Hippocrates is, "Life is short, and the art is long." Fleming.

Syn.

– Axiom; maxim; adage; proverb; apothegm; saying; saw; truism; dictum. See Axiom.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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