aphorism — a pithy observation that contains a general truth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a pithy observation that contains a general truth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæfəˌrɪzəm/
Korean meaning: 일반적인 진리를 담은 간결하고 함축적인 격언
Korean pronunciation: **애**퍼리즘
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's favorite aphorism was "Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."
- He loves dropping aphorisms at dinner parties, thinking it makes him sound intellectual.
- The fortune cookie contained a cheesy aphorism about happiness.
aphorism
NOUN//ˈæfəˌrɪzəm//
a pithy observation that contains a general truth
An elderly man shares his favorite aphorism with an eager listener
An aphorism through the prism heals every schism!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek aphorismos, meaning 'a marking off by boundaries' or 'definition.' Originally used by Hippocrates for concise medical principles, it evolved to mean any brief, wise saying.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's favorite aphorism was "Early to bed, early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."”
“He loves dropping aphorisms at dinner parties, thinking it makes him sound intellectual.”
“The fortune cookie contained a cheesy aphorism about happiness.”
“"Actions speak louder than words" remains one of the most practical aphorisms.”
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