Definitions for aphorism

aphorism aph·o·rism

Spelling: [af-uh-riz-uh m]
IPA: /ˈæf əˌrɪz əm/

Aphorism is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 423 anagrams from letters in aphorism (ahimoprs).

Definitions for aphorism

noun

  1. a terse saying embodying a general truth, or astute observation, as “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely” (Lord Acton).

Origin of aphorism

1520-30; French aphorisme Late Latin aphorismus Greek aphorismós definition, equivalent to aphor(ízein) to define (see aphorize) + -ismos -ism

Examples for aphorism

That aphorism by NYU professor Clay Shirky overstates the case, but only a little.

He utters the aphorism in immaculate French, and judging from an overheard phone call, his Italian is almost as good.

This aphorism seemed to merit a new cigar on Crane's part, so he lighted one.

When you have thoroughly digested this aphorism, you are fit to start in the world.

Thus my aphorism of the week: trying to contain damage only does more damage.

The secret of literary prophecy lies deep inside that aphorism.

He left the crowd with a Greek aphorism—“to tame the savageness of man and make gentle the life of this world.”

Pleasurably, for a moment, he considered the altruism of that aphorism.

His aphorism was, "Gentlemen, the secret of surgery is the nailbrush."

His uncle uttered an aphorism: "The throne is a board covered with velvet."

Word Value for aphorism
Scrable

15

Words with friends

16

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