APHORISM Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word aphorism. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| adage | nounn | |||||
noun • a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people | ||||||
| axiom | nounn | |||||
noun • a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits • (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident | ||||||
| byword | nounn | |||||
noun • a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people | ||||||
| dictum | nounn | |||||
noun • an authoritative declaration • an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding | ||||||
| epigram | nounn | |||||
noun • a witty saying | ||||||
| maxim | nounn | |||||
noun • a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits • English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916) | ||||||
| precept | nounn | |||||
noun • rule of personal conduct • a doctrine that is taught | ||||||
| proverb | nounn | |||||
noun • a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people | ||||||
| saying | nounn | |||||
noun • a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | ||||||
| truism | nounn | |||||
noun • an obvious truth | ||||||
| apophthegm | nounn | |||||
noun • a short pithy instructive saying | ||||||
| apothegm | nounn | |||||
noun • a short pithy instructive saying | ||||||
