maxim
Betekenis (Engels)
- (archaic) A self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule.
- A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.
Concepten
Synoniemen
wise saying
epigram
self-evident truth
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Vertalingen
maxime
Sentenz
massima
máxima
máxima
απόφθεγμαFrequentie
Uitgesproken als (IPA)
/ˈmæk.sɪm/
Etymologie (Engels)
From Anglo-Norman maxime and Middle French maxime, from Late Latin maxima (“axiom”), noun use of the feminine singular form of Latin maximus (apparently as used in the phrase prōpositiō maxima (“greatest premise”)). Doublet of maxima.
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