apophthegm

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Noun apophthegm has 1 sense

aphorism, apothegm, apophthegm - a short pithy instructive saying
--₁ is a kind of maxim, axiom

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Apophthegm

Definition:

An apophthegm is a concise, memorable, and insightful statement or remark, often of a witty or philosophical nature.

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Noun:

Listening to the apophthegms of wise philosophers can be enlightening.
The book is filled with a collection of brilliant apophthegms from various historical figures.
His apophthegm about life's uncertainties stuck with me for years.

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