A maxim is a concise statement that expresses a general truth or principle, like a proverb.
A maxim is a concise statement that expresses a general truth or principle, like a proverb.
| Word | maxim |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | proverb; a truth pithily stated. |
| Sentence | Aesop's fables illustrate moral maxims. |
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