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maxim

noun

/ˈmæksɪm/

Meaning

a short, well-known statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct

Honesty is a timeless maxim valued in every culture.

proverb, adage, saying, aphorism, motto

falsehood, nonsense, lie

ancient maxim, moral maxim, traditional maxim, timeless maxim

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

The state of being strong, active, and energetic; in agriculture, it refers to the overall health an...

Rapid increase in the number or amount of something.

The skill of clear and expressive speech, especially in public speaking.

the circumstances, environment, or past history of a person or thing; the part behind the main subje...

an excessive amount of something