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Meaning of the word aphorism in English

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aphorism

US /ˈæf.ɚ.ɪ.zəm/

UK /ˈæf.ə.rɪ.zəm/

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Noun

a pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

Example:

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The book was full of wise aphorisms about life.

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His speech was peppered with clever aphorisms.

Synonym:

maxim adage saying proverb epigram

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