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Maxim

//ˈmæk.sɪm//

Synonyms for "maxim" (90 found)

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General use (75)

Noun, verb(14 words)

form phrase principle sentence motto dictate teaching lesson precept saying guideline proverb aphorism cliche

Noun(36 words)

expression convention prescription formula axiom formality dictum catchword epigram belief byword ordinance saying criterion proverb cliche witticism apothegm commandment platitude

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doctrine slogan golden rule mitzvah adage truism tenet sutra dogma standing order rule of thumb principium law of nature article of faith apophthegm enthymeme

Adj, noun(4 words)

imperative regulation formulary prescript

Adj, noun, verb(2 words)

rubric commonplace

Name, noun, verb(2 words)

Adv, name, noun(1 words)

Name, noun(3 words)

analects norma brocard

words of wisdom guiding principle prescribed form settled principle working principle working rule general principle set form Procrustean law order of nature universal law a belief

Informal (15)

Intj, name, noun, verb, slang(3 words)

Adj, intj, name, noun, slang(1 words)

Name, noun, verb, slang(3 words)

Adj, name, noun, slang(1 words)

Noun, verb, slang(3 words)

verse text theorem

Adj, name, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Name, noun, slang(3 words)

wisdom gnome mot

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