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APHORISMS Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word aphorisms. (exact relations)
There are 18 hypernyms of the word aphorisms. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for APHORISMS

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apothegm
nounn
noun

• a short pithy instructive saying

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

catchphrase
nounn
noun

• a phrase that has become a catchword

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

expression
nounn
noun

• the feelings expressed on a person's face

• expression without words

• the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions

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

• the style of expressing yourself

• a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement

• (genetics) the process of expressing a gene

• a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit

• the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing

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)

motto
nounn
noun

• a favorite saying of a group, organization or individual

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

watchword
nounn
noun

• a slogan used to rally support for a cause

• a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

apophthegm
nounn
noun

• a short pithy instructive saying

Best Hypernyms For APHORISMS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for aphorisms, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (18)
axiom maxim proverbs adages axioms dictums epigrams expressions idioms maxims mottos precepts quotes remarks saws sayings statements truisms

Alternatives for APOTHEGM

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