Definitions for adage
ˈæd ɪdʒadage

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. proverb, adage, saw, bywordnoun

   a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. adagenoun

   An old saying, which has obtained credit by long use.

2. adagenoun

   An old saying, which has been overused or considered a cliché; a trite maxim.

   Like the poor cat i' th' adage (Lady MacBeth)

3. Etymology: From adage, from adagium.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Adagenoun

   A maxim handed down from antiquity; a proverb.

   Etymology: adagium, Lat.

   Shallow unimproved intellects, that are confident pretenders to certainty; as if, contrary to the adage, science had no friend but ignorance. Joseph Glanvill, Scepsis Scientifica, c. 2.

   Fine fruits of learning! old ambitious fool,
   Dar’st thou apply that adage of the school;
   As if ’tis nothing worth that lies conceal’d;
   And science is not science till reveal’d? John Dryden, Pers. Sat. i.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Adage

   An adage (; Latin: adagium) is a concise, memorable, and usually philosophical aphorism that communicates an important truth derived from experience, custom, or both, and that many people consider true and credible because of its longeval tradition, i.e. being handed down generation to generation, or memetic replication. An adage sometimes implicates a failure to plan, such as "do not count your chickens before they hatch" and "do not burn your bridges". Adages may be interesting observations, ethical rules, or skeptical comments on life in general. Some adages are products of folk wisdom that attempt to summarize a basic truth; these are generally known as "proverbs" or "bywords". An adage that describes a general moral rule is a "maxim". A pithy expression that has not necessarily gained credibility by tradition, but is distinguished by especial depth or excellent style is denominated an "aphorism", while one distinguished by wit or irony is often denominated an "epigram". Through overuse, an adage may become denominated a "cliché", "truism", or "old saw". Adages originating in modernity are often given proper names and denominated "laws", in imitation of the nomenclature of physical laws, or "principles". Some adages, such as Murphy's Law, are first formulated informally and given proper names later, while others, such as the Peter Principle, are given proper names when formulated; it might be argued that the latter do not represent true adages, but the two are often difficult to distinguish.Adages that were collected and used by ancient writers inspired Dutch humanist Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus to publish his own collection. He revised his moderate volume of 800 adages multiple times until the final edition of Adagia published in 1536 included over 4,000. There have been many such collections since, usually in vernacular languages.Adages formulated in popular works of fiction often find their way into popular culture, especially when a subculture devoted to the work or its genre exists, as in the case of novels of science fiction. Many professions and subcultures create their own adages, which are cognizable as a kind of jargon; such adages may find their way into popular use, sometimes being altered in the process. Online communities, such as those that develop in Internet forums or Usenet newsgroups, often generate their own adages.

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1. adage

   An adage is a short, well-known saying or phrase that expresses a general truth or piece of advice based on common sense or practical experience. They are often handed down from generation to generation.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. Adagenoun

   an old saying, which has obtained credit by long use; a proverb

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1. Adage

   An adage is a short but memorable saying which holds some important fact of experience that is considered true by many people, or that has gained some credibility through its long use. It often involves a planning failure such as "don't count your chickens before they hatch" or "don't burn your bridges." Adages may be interesting observations, practical or ethical guidelines, or sceptical comments on life. Some adages are products of folk wisdom that attempt to summarize some form of basic truth; these are generally known as proverbs or bywords. An adage that describes a general rule of conduct is a "maxim". A pithy expression that has not necessarily gained credit through long use, but is distinguished by particular depth or good style is an aphorism, while one distinguished by wit or irony is an epigram. Through overuse, an adage may become a cliché or truism, or be described as an "old saw." Adages coined in modernity are often given proper names and called "laws" in imitation of physical laws, or "principles". Some adages, such as Murphy's Law, are first formulated informally and given proper names later, while others, such as the Peter Principle, have proper names in their initial formulation; it might be argued that the latter sort does not represent "true" adages, but the two types are often difficult to distinguish.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Adage

   ad′āj, n. an old saying: a proverb. [Fr.—L. adagium, from ad, to, and root of aio, I say.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of adage in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of adage in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of adage in a Sentence

1. Jim Aiken:

   There's this old adage in corrections...' If Cheryl Donaldson can't say nothing bad about an inmate, Cheryl Donaldson don't say nothing at all,'.

2. Med Jones:

   The adage that knowledge is power is true. In the world of financial markets and investments, knowledge is the ultimate power. Educate yourself before you invest, if you know something that others don't, you will make a lot of money

3. Theodore Roosevelt:

   There is a homely old adage which runs Speak softly and carry a big stick you will go far. If the American nation will speak softly, and yet build and keep at a pitch of the highest training a thoroughly efficient navy, the Monroe Doctrine will go far.

4. Lisa Haisha:

   We manifest what we believe, even if those beliefs trip us up and create roadblocks to personal growth. As the old adage by Henry Ford goes: Whether you believe you can do a thing or not, you are right. The goal is not to be “right” but to be whole and self-actualized.

5. Karl Fox:

   The Tuesday after the Labor Day holiday weekend is a horrible time for any election, he said. In a rural area such as this, some people drive 50 miles or more just to get to work, and a community dominated by production agriculture doesn’t just understand the adage ‘Make hay while the sun shines.’ Local farmers must live it.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=adage
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Adage
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=adage
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adage
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adage
7. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=adage
8. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=adage