aphorism

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈæ.fə.ɹɪzm̩/

Noun

aphorism (plural aphorisms)

1. An original, laconic phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought.

Synonyms

• See also Thesaurus:saying

Related terms

• aphorist
• aphoristic

Translations

• French: aphorisme
• German: Aphorismus
• Italian: aforisma
• Portuguese: aforismo
• Russian: афори́зм
• Spanish: aforismo

Verb

aphorism (aphorisms, present participle aphorisming; past and past participle aphorismed)

1. To speak or write aphorisms.

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