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Definitions for Aphorism
[1] a terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation, as “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely” (Lord Acton).
[2] a short pithy saying expressing a general truth; maxim
Words related to Aphorism
proverb, adage, dictum, axiom, maxim, saying, truism, apothegm, rule, precept, moral, saw
Words nearby Aphorism
aphid, aphid lion, aphis, aphonia, aphonic, aphorism, aphorist, aphoristic, aphorize, aphotic, aphrasia
Origin of Aphorism
1520–30; French aphorisme < Late Latin aphorismus < Greek aphorismós definition, equivalent to aphor(ízein ) to define (see aphorize) + -ismos -ism
Words that may be confused with Aphorism
adage, aphorism, apothegm, axiom, maxim, proverb
Other words from Aphorism
aph·o·ris·mic , aph·o·ris·mat·ic [af-uh -riz-mat -ik] /ˌæf ə rɪzˈmæt ɪk/ , adjective
Word origin for Aphorism
C16: from Late Latin aphorismus, from Greek aphorismos definition, from aphorizein to define, set limits to, from horos boundary
Synonyms for Aphorism
adage, axiom, dictum, maxim, proverb, apothegm, moral, precept, rule, saw, saying, truism