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APOTHEGMS Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word apothegms. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word apothegms. (close relations)
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apothegm

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proverbs
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• an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)

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

aphorisms
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• a short pithy instructive saying

axioms
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• 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

dictums
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• 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

maxims
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• 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)

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

aphorism
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• a short pithy instructive saying

apophthegm
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• a short pithy instructive saying

Best Hypernyms For APOTHEGMS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for apothegms, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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axiom maxim

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