Sekirov Dictionary

aphorism

UK /ˈæfəɹɪz(ə)m/US /ˈæfəˌɹɪzəm/

noun 3
verb 1
forms 3

noun3

A concise expression of a principle in an area of knowledge; an axiom, a precept.
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A concise or pithy, and memorable, expression of a general truth; a maxim, a saying.
- Is not thy common talke sound Aphorismes? — 1589
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(no longer used, rare) The essence or heart of something.
- VVe are novv to annexe the conclusion of the song, […] The partes are three. […] 3. A sentence of acclamation, the aphorisme and iuice of the vvhole songe, […] — 1594

verb1

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To speak or write one or more aphorisms.
- [T]here is no art that hath bin more canker'd in her principles, more soyl'd, and slubber'd vvith aphorisming pedantry then the art of policie; […] — 1641

forms

aphorismed · aphorisming · aphorisms

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