Aphoristic vs. Maxim

Aphoristicadjective

Of, relating to, or containing aphorisms, maxims or epigrams; gnomic.

Aphoristicadjective

In the form of, or of the nature of, an aphorism; in the form of short, unconnected sentences; as, an aphoristic style.

Aphoristicadjective

containing aphorisms or maxims;

Aphoristicadjective

terse and witty and like a maxim;

Maximnoun

A self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule.

Maximnoun

A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.

Maximnoun

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

Maximnoun

The longest note formerly used, equal to two longs, or four breves; a large.

Maximnoun

a saying that widely accepted on its own merits

Maximnoun

English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916)

Maximnoun

a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct