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aphorism

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aphorism /ˈæfəˌrɪzəm/ noun
plural aphorisms
aphorism
/ˈæfəˌrɪzəm/
noun
plural aphorisms
Britannica Dictionary definition of APHORISM
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: a short phrase that expresses a true or wise idea : adage

— aphoristic

/ˌæfəˈrɪstɪk/ adjective [more aphoristic; most aphoristic]

— aphoristically

/ˌæfəˈrɪstɪkli/ adverb