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aphorism in Dutch

aphorism in Dutch is aforisme — aphorism means a short, memorable saying that states a general truth.

aphorism in Dutch

aforisme
noun
A concise, terse, laconic, or memorable expression of a general truth or principle.

What does "aphorism" mean?

  1. noun A short, memorable saying that states a general truth.
    "'Less is more' is an aphorism many designers like to quote."
  2. noun A concise statement of a principle in a particular field of knowledge.
    "The textbook opens with an aphorism that sums up the field."
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aphorism in a sentence

  • 'Less is more' is an aphorism many designers like to quote.
  • The book is full of witty aphorisms about work and friendship.
  • The textbook opens with an aphorism that sums up the field.
  • Doctors once learned medicine through short aphorisms.

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What is "aphorism" in Dutch?
"aphorism" in Dutch is aforisme. aphorism means: A short, memorable saying that states a general truth.
How do you use "aphorism" in a sentence?
Example: "'Less is more' is an aphorism many designers like to quote." In Dutch, "aphorism" is aforisme.
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