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apophthegm

noun

/ˈæpəfθɛm/

Meaning

A short, pithy, and instructive saying or maxim.

She always had a witty apophthegm to share at meetings.

maxim, aphorism, proverb, saying

rambling, nonsense

famous apophthegm, witty apophthegm, memorable apophthegm

Complete and confident self-assurance or poise.

a sudden or unpredictable idea, desire, or decision

a harbor where ships dock to load and unload goods

Deep sorrow, especially caused by someone's death.

A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.

Nearness in space, time, or relationship.