APOTHEGM

aphorism, apothegm, apophthegm

(noun) a short pithy instructive saying

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

apothegm (plural apothegms)

A short, witty, instructive saying; an aphorism or maxim.

Synonyms

• See saying.

Source: Wiktionary


Ap"o*thegm, Ap"oph*thegm, n. Etym: [Gr.

Definition: A short, pithy, and instructive saying; a terse remark, conveying some important truth; a sententious precept or maxim.

Note: [Apothegm is now the prevalent spelling in the United States.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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