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APHORISM: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for APHORISM?

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Aphorism as a Noun
Definitions of "Aphorism" as a noun
Synonyms of "Aphorism" as a noun (15 Words)
Usage Examples of "Aphorism" as a noun
Associations of "Aphorism" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Aphorism” are: apophthegm, apothegm, proverb, maxim, axiom, adage, saw, tag, motto, precept, epigram, epigraph, dictum, gnome, pearl of wisdom

Aphorism as a Noun

Definitions of "Aphorism" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “aphorism” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A pithy observation which contains a general truth.
A concise statement of a scientific principle, typically by a classical author.
A short pithy instructive saying.

Synonyms of "Aphorism" as a noun (15 Words)

adage	A proverb or short statement expressing a general truth. The old adage* out of sight out of mind.*
apophthegm	A concise saying or maxim; an aphorism. The apophthegm* tomorrow is another day.*
apothegm	A short pithy instructive saying.
axiom	(logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident. The axiom* that sport builds character.*
dictum	A formal pronouncement from an authoritative source. The old dictum* might is right.*
epigram	A pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way. A Wildean epigram.
epigraph	A short quotation or saying at the beginning of a book or chapter, intended to suggest its theme.
gnome	A person regarded as having secret or sinister influence in financial matters. A grizzled gnome* of a man.*
maxim	A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits. The maxim* that actions speak louder than words.*
motto	A favorite saying of a sect or political group. They were developing the use of leitmotifs or mottoes that appear throughout an opera.
pearl of wisdom	A shade of white the color of bleached bones.
precept	A rate or tax set by a precept. The Commissioner issued precepts requiring the companies to provide information.
proverb	A short, well-known pithy saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice.
saw	A serrated organ or part such as the toothed snout of a sawfish.
tag	The act of touching a player in a game (which changes their status in the game. The car had Texas tags.

Usage Examples of "Aphorism" as a noun

The old aphorism ‘the child is father to the man.
The debate begins and ends at the level of aphorism, with commentators saying that something must be done.
The opening sentence of the first aphorism of Hippocrates.

Associations of "Aphorism" (30 Words)

adage	A proverb or short statement expressing a general truth. The old adage* out of sight out of mind.*
advise	Offer suggestions about the best course of action to someone. I advised him that the rent was due.
allegory	A story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. Pilgrim s Progress is an allegory* of the spiritual journey.*
apologue	A moral fable, especially one with animals as characters.
art	The products of human creativity works of art collectively. The art* of the Renaissance.*
aver	Report or maintain. He averred that he was innocent of the allegations.
axiom	A statement or proposition on which an abstractly defined structure is based. The axiom* that sport builds character.*
colloquial	(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary. Colloquial phrases.
epigram	A pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way. A Wildean epigram.
fable	A story about mythical or supernatural beings or events. I do not dream nor fable.
literature	The humanistic study of a body of literature. One aspect of Waterloo has not yet been treated in the literature.
locution	An utterance regarded in terms of its intrinsic meaning or reference, as distinct from its function or purpose in context. His impeccable locution.
maxim	A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct. The maxim* that actions speak louder than words.*
mean	Mean or intend to express or convey. The mean* annual rainfall.*
motto	A short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution. They were developing the use of leitmotifs or mottoes that appear throughout an opera.
ode	A lyric poem, typically one in the form of an address to a particular subject, written in varied or irregular metre.
parable	A short moral story (often with animal characters. The parable* of the prodigal son.*
poem	A piece of writing in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by particular attention to diction (sometimes involving rhyme), rhythm, and imagery. Lyric poems.
poetic	Of or relating to poetry. Poetic works.
proverb	A condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people.
quip	Make jokes or quips. Peter ate heartily with a quip* about being a condemned man.*
quote	Put quote marks around. He quoted the Bible to her.
raconteur	A person who tells anecdotes in a skilful and amusing way. A colourful raconteur.
reportedly	According to reports or other information. He was in El Salvador reportedly* on his way to Texas.*
rhyme	Compose rhymes. Balloon rhymes with moon.
say	Communicate or express nonverbally. Let us say* that he did not tell the truth.*
saying	A short, pithy, commonly known expression which generally offers advice or wisdom. This is stated in the sayings of the Prophet.
sonnet	Praise in a sonnet. He sonneted his hostess now.
spell	Place under a spell. A spell* of good weather.*
tell	A Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer; according to legend an Austrian governor compelled him to shoot an apple from his son’s head with his crossbow (which he did successfully without mishap. Promise you won t tell.