Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Word of the Day: Aphorism

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noun 1. A pithy observation that contains a general truth, such as, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
2. A concise statement of a scientific principle, typically by an ancient classical author.
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Greek, early 16th century
Why This Word?
Sometimes the ancient root of a word matches up perfectly to the modern definition. "Aphorism" comes from the Greek word "aphorismós," which directly translates to "definition," but the usage was closer to "brief statements and general reflections of facts." ...
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