ALL meanings of aphorism
aph·o·rism
A a - countable noun aphorism An aphorism is a short witty sentence which expresses a general truth or comment. 3
- noun aphorism a short pithy saying expressing a general truth; maxim 3
- noun aphorism a short, concise statement of a principle 3
- noun aphorism a short, pointed sentence expressing a wise or clever observation or a general truth; maxim; adage 3
- noun aphorism witty remark 1
- noun aphorism wise saying 1
- noun aphorism a terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation, as “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely” (Lord Acton). 1
- noun aphorism A pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, “if it ain't broke, don't fix it.”. 1
- noun aphorism An original laconic phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought. 0