apothegm meaning

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apothegm (noun): a short pithy instructive saying.

Definition of apothegm

  1. a short pithy instructive saying

    Synonyms: aphorism, apophthegm

    Type of: maxim

    Related forms: apothegmatic, apothegmatical

Scrabble score: 16 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AP · words ending in GM · 8-letter words

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