apothegms
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apophthegms, plural; apothegms, plural;
/ˈapəˌTHem/,
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apophthegms, plural; apothegms, plural;
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A concise saying or maxim; an aphorism
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- (apothegm) aphorism: a short pithy instructive saying
- (Apothegm) An adage , or adagium (Latin), is a short but memorable saying that holds some important fact of experience that is considered true by many people, or that has gained some credibility through its long use. ...
- (apothegm) n. - a concise formulation of a truth; an aphorism
- (apothegm) noun - 1. a short, pithy saying 2. a terse remark, conveying some important truth 3. a sententious precept or maxim