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Aphorism

A comprehensive maxim or principle expressed in a few words; a sharply defined sentence relating to abstract truth rather than to practical matters.

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Axiom 76% connected

A self-evident and necessary truth, or a proposition whose truth is so evident as first sight that no reasoning or demonstration can make it plainer;…

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Maxim 76% connected

An established principle or proposition; a condensed proposition of important practical truth; an axiom of practical wisdom; an adage; a proverb; an…

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Aphorist 74% connected

A writer or utterer of aphorisms.

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Aphorist 74% connected

A writer or utterer of aphorisms.

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Aphoristic 74% connected

Alt. of Aphoristical

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Aphoristic 74% connected

Alt. of Aphoristical

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Aphorize 74% connected

To make aphorisms.

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Aphorize 74% connected

To make aphorisms.

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Axiomatic 74% connected

Alt. of Axiomatical

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Axiomatic 74% connected

Alt. of Axiomatical

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Apophthegm 92% connected

See Apothegm.

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Apothegm 92% connected

Alt. of Apophthegm

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