Definition of aphorism

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Aphorism (n.) A comprehensive maxim or principle expressed in a few words; a sharply defined sentence relating to abstract truth rather than to practical matters.

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Aphorismatic :: Aphorismatic (a.) Alt. of Aphorismi.
Sutra :: Sutra (n.) A collection of such aphorisms.
Aphorize :: Aphorize (v. i.) To make aphorisms.
Adiaphorism :: Adiaphorism (n.) Religious indifference.
Aphoristically :: Aphoristically (adv.) In the form or manner of aphorisms; pithily.
Aphorismer :: Aphorismer (n.) A dealer in aphorisms.
Aphoristical :: Aphoristical (a.) In the form of, or of the nature of, an aphorism; in the form of short, unconnected sentences; as, an aphoristic style..
Sutra :: Sutra (n.) A precept; an aphorism; a brief rule.
Maxim :: Maxim (n.) An established principle or proposition; a condensed proposition of important practical truth; an axiom of practical wisdom; an adage; a proverb; an aphorism.
Aphorism :: Aphorism (n.) A comprehensive maxim or principle expressed in a few words; a sharply defined sentence relating to abstract truth rather than to practical matters.
Aphorist :: Aphorist (n.) A writer or utterer of aphorisms.
Saying :: Saying (n.) That which is said; a declaration; a statement, especially a proverbial one; an aphorism; a proverb..
Aphorismic :: Aphorismic (a.) Pertaining to aphorisms, or having the form of an aphorism..
Suttee :: Sutra (n.) A body of Hindoo literature containing aphorisms on grammar, meter, law, and philosophy, and forming a connecting link between the Vedic and later Sanscrit literature..
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