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APHORISM Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word aphorism. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word aphorism. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for APHORISM

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adage
nounn
noun

• a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

axiom
nounn
noun

• a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

• (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident

byword
nounn
noun

• a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

dictum
nounn
noun

• an authoritative declaration

• an opinion voiced by a judge on a point of law not directly bearing on the case in question and therefore not binding

epigram
nounn
noun

• a witty saying

maxim
nounn
noun

• a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

• English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916)

precept
nounn
noun

• rule of personal conduct

• a doctrine that is taught

proverb
nounn
noun

• a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

saying
nounn
noun

• a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

truism
nounn
noun

• an obvious truth

apophthegm
nounn
noun

• a short pithy instructive saying

apothegm
nounn
noun

• a short pithy instructive saying

Best Hypernyms For APHORISM

Here is a list of related hypernyms for aphorism, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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axiom maxim adage byword dictum expression phrase proverb saying truism

Alternatives for ADAGE

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