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massima — meaning in English

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English meaning

maxim noun A short, memorable statement that expresses a general truth or rule for behaviour.
maxima noun In music notation, a note equal in length to two longae, or eight semibreves.
saying noun A well-known short phrase that expresses a piece of wisdom or common belief; a proverb.

Senses

massima is used for these senses in English:

maxim A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.
saying A proverb or maxim.

maxim — full definition

noun A short, memorable statement that expresses a general truth or rule for behaviour.
noun An early type of machine gun, named after its inventor, that fires automatically as long as the trigger is held.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

principio detto proverbio