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    ap·o·thegm
    [ˈapəˌTHem]
    noun
    apophthegm (noun) · apophthegms (plural noun) · apothegm (noun) · apothegms (plural noun)
    1. a concise saying or maxim; an aphorism:
      "the apothegm “tomorrow is another day”"
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    mid 16th century: from French apophthegme or modern Latin apothegma, from Greek, from apophthengesthai ‘speak out’.
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    What is another word for apothegm?
    A terse, witty, instructive saying; a maxim. A short, witty, instructive saying; an aphorism or maxim. Find similar words to apothegm using the buttons below. Apothegm definition: A terse, witty, instructive saying; a maxim.

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    What are apothegms?
    His definitions and apothegms we meet every-where. He begins to doubt the wisdom of reliance upon that worn apothegm about absence conquering love. This is a work of condensed thought and striking anecdote--a work of sound maxims and truthful apothegms. An apothegm is a terse statement of what is plain or easily proved.

    APOTHEGM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    Where does apothegm come from?
    The noun 'apothegm' has its etymological origins in the Greek word 'apophthegma,' derived from 'apophthengesthai,' which means 'to speak one's opinion plainly' or 'to utter.' In ancient Greece, an 'apophthegma' referred to a concise and pithy saying, often imparting profound wisdom or moral truths.

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    How do you pronounce apothegm?
    An apothegm often expresses a fundamental truth or general rule. To correctly pronounce apothegm, put the accent on the first syllable and give it the short a sound, as in apple: "A-puh-them." It comes from the Greek word apophthegma, meaning "terse, pointed saying," derived from apo-, meaning "from," and phthengesthai, meaning "to utter."

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    What does apophthegma mean?
    [Greek apophthegma, from apophthengesthai, to speak plainly : apo-, intensive pref.; see apo- + phthengesthai, phtheg-, to speak.] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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    What is an apothegm in a speech?
    23. The old sage's apothegms are cherished for their timeless wisdom and profound insights. 24. The speech concluded with a powerful apothegm that left a lasting impression on the audience. A concise, memorable, and insightful saying or maxim that conveys a profound or moral truth.

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