APHORISMS Synonyms
18 hypernyms for aphorisms. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for APHORISMS
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| apothegm | noun n | |||||
noun • a short pithy instructive saying | ||||||
| adage | noun n | |||||
noun • a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people | ||||||
| axiom | noun n | |||||
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 | noun n | |||||
noun • a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people | ||||||
| catchphrase | noun n | |||||
noun • a phrase that has become a catchword | ||||||
| dictum | noun n | |||||
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 | noun n | |||||
noun • a witty saying | ||||||
| expression | noun n | |||||
noun • the feelings expressed on a person's face • expression without words • the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions • a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations • the style of expressing yourself • a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement • (genetics) the process of expressing a gene • a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit • the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing | ||||||
| maxim | noun n | |||||
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) | ||||||
| motto | noun n | |||||
noun • a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual | ||||||
| precept | noun n | |||||
noun • rule of personal conduct • a doctrine that is taught | ||||||
| proverb | noun n | |||||
noun • a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people | ||||||
| saying | noun n | |||||
noun • a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations | ||||||
| truism | noun n | |||||
noun • an obvious truth | ||||||
| watchword | noun n | |||||
noun • a slogan used to rally support for a cause • a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group | ||||||
| apophthegm | noun n | |||||
noun • a short pithy instructive saying | ||||||