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

Need another word that means the same as “maxim”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “maxim” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Maxim” are: sir hiram stevens maxim, axiom, saying, adage, aphorism, proverb, motto, saw, dictum, precept, epigram

Maxim as a Noun

Definitions of "Maxim" as a noun

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

  • A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits.
  • A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.
  • English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916.

Synonyms of "Maxim" as a noun (11 Words)

adageA condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people.
The old adage out of sight out of mind.
aphorismA pithy observation which contains a general truth.
The debate begins and ends at the level of aphorism with commentators saying that something must be done.
axiomA statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.
The axiom that sport builds character.
dictumA formal pronouncement from an authoritative source.
The old dictum might is right.
epigramA witty saying.
A Wildean epigram.
mottoA 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.
preceptA rate or tax set by a precept.
The legal precept of being innocent until proven guilty.
proverbA condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people.
sawA serrated organ or part such as the toothed snout of a sawfish.
sayingA short, pithy, commonly known expression which generally offers advice or wisdom.
This is stated in the sayings of the Prophet.
sir hiram stevens maximTerm of address for a man.

Usage Examples of "Maxim" as a noun

  • The maxim that actions speak louder than words.

Associations of "Maxim" (30 Words)

adageA condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people.
The old adage out of sight out of mind.
advertAn advertisement.
adviseGive advice to.
Sleeping pills are not advised.
allegoryA 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.
alludeMention without discussing at length.
The photographs allude to Italian Baroque painting.
aphorismA pithy observation which contains a general truth.
The old aphorism the child is father to the man.
apologueA moral fable, especially one with animals as characters.
axiomA statement or proposition on which an abstractly defined structure is based.
The axiom that sport builds character.
citeMention as an example.
He does not cite any source for this assertion.
colloquialCharacteristic of informal spoken language or conversation.
Wrote her letters in a colloquial style.
consultationA conference (usually with someone important.
A consultation of several medical specialists.
counselRecommend (a course of action.
He was counselled by his supporters to return to Germany.
dictumA formal pronouncement from an authoritative source.
The old dictum might is right.
epigramA pithy saying or remark expressing an idea in a clever and amusing way.
A Wildean epigram.
fableInvent (an incident, person, or story.
I do not dream nor fable.
legendThe wording on a map or diagram explaining the symbols used.
See legend to Fig 1.
locutionA word or phrase, especially with regard to style or idiom.
His impeccable locution.
mentionAn instance of being mentioned in dispatches.
I haven t mentioned it to William yet.
mottoA favorite saying of a sect or political group.
The family motto is Faithful though Unfortunate.
parableA short moral story (often with animal characters.
The parable of the blind men and the elephant.
paraphraseRewording for the purpose of clarification.
Scattered here and there in the text are frank paraphrases of lines from Virgil Cicero and Quintilian.
proverbA short, well-known pithy saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice.
quotePut quote marks around.
The examples quoted above could be multiplied from case studies from all over England.
referenceMention or refer to.
Each chapter should have references to books covering the subject in greater depth.
remarkNotice or comment.
It passed without remark.
sayingA short, pithy, commonly known expression which generally offers advice or wisdom.
This is stated in the sayings of the Prophet.
shibbolethA manner of speaking that is distinctive of a particular group of people.
Liberal shibboleths about education.
talkDiscussion talk about is a less formal alternative for discussion of.
There was a slight but noticeable lull in the talk.
tellGive evidence.
I can t tell the difference between margarine and butter.
truismAn obvious truth.
The truism that you get what you pay for.
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