aphorism

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Synonyms: aphorist, aphorise, aphorisms, photism, apriorism, porism, aphoriser, actorism, algorism, anthorism, authorism

Antonyms: aphorist, aphorise, aphorisms, photism, apriorism, porism, aphoriser, actorism, algorism, anthorism, authorism

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Noun

1. A [[concise#Adjective|concise]] [[expression]] of a [[principle#Noun|principle]] in an [[area]] of [[knowledge#Noun|knowledge]]; an [[axiom]], a [[precept#Noun|precept]].
2. {{senseid|en|maxim}}{{lb|en|[[general#Adjective|in general]]}} A concise or [[pithy]], and [[memorable#Adjective|memorable]], expression of a [[general#Adjective|general]] [[truth#Noun|truth]]; a [[maxim]], a [[saying#Noun|saying]].
3. {{lb|en|obsolete|rare}} The [[essence]] or [[heart#Noun|heart]] of something.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[speak#Verb|speak]] or [[write#Verb|write]] one or more [[aphorism#Noun|aphorisms]] ''({{senseno|en|maxim}})''.

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