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Aphorism

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Noun

1. aphorism, apophthegm, apothegm

a short pithy instructive saying

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Aphorism

see synonyms of aphorism
noun
a short pithy saying expressing a general truth; maxim

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Aphorism

see synonyms of aphorism
noun
1. 
a short, concise statement of a principle
2. 
a short, pointed sentence expressing a wise or clever observation or a general truth; maxim; adage

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Aphorism

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n.
1. A tersely phrased statement of a truth or opinion; an adage. See Synonyms at saying.
2. A brief statement of a scientific principle.

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