aphorism

n. நுற்பா, மணிமொழி, முதுமொழி.

Synonyms

adage apothegm maxim saying precept rule proverb

Antonyms

lecture exhortation dissertation disquisition

Aph"o*rism, n. Etym: [F. aphorisme, fr. Gr. Horizon.] Defn: A comprehensive maxim or principle expressed in a few words; a sharply defined sentence relating to abstract truth rather than to practical matters. The first aphorism of Hippocrates is, "Life is short, and the art is long." Fleming. Syn. -- Axiom; maxim; adage; proverb; apothegm; saying; saw; truism; dictum. See Axiom.

aphorism - Similar Words

aphorismic aphorismer aphorist aphorise porism adiaphorism authorism apriorism anthorism photism