Apothegm
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Apothegm [ap-uh-them]

NOUN

NOUN

  • A concise saying or maxim

  • A short, instructive saying

Example

“The elder brother quoted an apothegm that stands out true.”

“This apothegm given by Ram seems reasonable and correct.”

Synonyms

Adage, Dictum, Axiom, Moral

Antonyms

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