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aphoristic

ap·ho·ris·tic

UK/æfəˈɹɪstɪk/ uncommon

adjective

1.

containing aphorisms or maxims

  • “axiomatic wisdom”
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2.

terse and witty and like a maxim

  • “much given to apothegmatic instruction”
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Origin

From Ancient Greek ἀφορῐστικος (aphorĭstikos), equivalent to aphorist + -ic.

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