Word Type

Noun

Proper Noun

The word "maxim" can be used as noun and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

Shannon's maxim Skinner's maxim maxim worker submaxim supermaxim

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

expression locution saying

Type Of (IsA)

given name saying

Related Terms

adage aphorism apophthegm

Related Terms

adage aphorism apophthegm axiom calibre conduct machine gun maxim gun observation pithy precept premise rule statement succinct world war i

Synonym Network

adage aphorism dictum maxim gun saying sir hiram stevens maxim vickers gun

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