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aphoristic

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective aphoristic has 2 senses
  1. axiomatic, aphoristic - containing aphorisms or maxims; "axiomatic wisdom"
  2. aphoristic, apothegmatic, epigrammatic - terse and witty and like a maxim; "much given to apothegmatic instruction"
    Antonym: prolix (indirect, via concise)

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Aphoristic


Definition

Aphoristic is an adjective that describes something concise and containing a memorable or clever statement.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1:

Used to describe a style of writing or speaking characterized by concise and memorable statements.

Example Sentence: The philosopher's aphoristic style made his ideas accessible and easy to remember.

Sense 2:

Denoting a statement, proverb, or maxim expressed in a concise and memorable form.

Example Sentence: Ben Franklin's famous aphoristic saying, "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise," has been passed down through generations.

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