What does aphoristic mean?

Definitions for aphoristic
ˌæf əˈrɪs tɪkapho·ris·tic

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. axiomatic, aphoristicadjective

    containing aphorisms or maxims

    "axiomatic wisdom"

  2. aphoristic, apothegmatic, epigrammaticadjective

    terse and witty and like a maxim

    "much given to apothegmatic instruction"

Wiktionary

  1. aphoristicadjective

    of, relating to, or containing aphorisms, maxims or epigrams; gnomic

    The method of the book is aphoristic. uE000178433uE001 De Quincey.

Wikipedia

  1. aphoristic

    An aphorism (from Greek ἀφορισμός: aphorismos, denoting 'delimitation', 'distinction', and 'definition') is a concise, terse, laconic, or memorable expression of a general truth or principle. Aphorisms are often handed down by tradition from generation to generation. The concept is generally distinct from those of an adage, brocard, chiasmus, epigram, maxim (legal or philosophical), principle, proverb, and saying; although some of these concepts may be construed as types of aphorism. Often, aphorisms are distinguished from other short sayings by the need for interpretation to make sense of them.

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  1. aphoristic

    Aphoristic refers to a concise, pithy and instructive statement or observation that conveys a general truth, principle, or astute observation about life, often in a clever or witty manner. It is often used to describe a style of writing or speaking that uses such statements.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Aphoristicadjective

    alt. of Aphoristical

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of aphoristic in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of aphoristic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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