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Maxim

Maxim Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Maxim? [n] a saying that widely accepted on its own merits [n] English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916) Synonyms \| Synonyms for Maxim: axiom \| Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim Related Terms \| Find terms related to Maxim: a belief \| adage \| aphorism \| apophthegm \| apothegm \| article of faith \| axiom \| brocard \| byword \| canon \| cliche \| code \| commandment \| commonplace \| convention \| criterion \| dictum \| doctrine \| dogma \| epigram \| form \| formality \| formula \| formulary \| general principle \| gnome \| golden rule \| guideline \| guiding principle \| imperative \| law \| law of nature \| mitzvah \| moral \| mot \| motto \| norm \| norma \| order of nature \| ordinance \| platitude \| precept \| prescribed form \| prescript \| prescription \| principium \| principle \| Procrustean law \| proverb \| regulation \| rubric \| rule \| rule of thumb \| saw \| saying \| set form \| settled principle \| slogan \| standard \| standing order \| teaching \| tenet \| theorem \| truism \| universal law \| witticism \| working principle \| working rule See Also \| aphorism \| apophthegm \| apothegm \| artificer \| discoverer \| expression \| gnome \| inventor \| locution \| moralism \| saying Maxim In Webster's Dictionary \Max"im\, n. [F. maxime, L. maxima (sc. sententia), the greatest sentence, proposition, or axiom, i. e., of the greatest weight or authority, fem. fr. maximus greatest, superl. of magnus great. See {Magnitude}, and cf. {Maximum}.] 1. An established principle or proposition; a condensed proposition of important practical truth; an axiom of practical wisdom; an adage; a proverb; an aphorism. 'T is their maxim, Love is love's reward. --Dryden. 2. (Mus.) The longest note formerly used, equal to two longs, or four breves; a large. Syn: Axiom; aphorism; apothegm; adage; proverb; saying. See {Axiom}.

Maxim Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Maxim?

[n] a saying that widely accepted on its own merits
[n] English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Maxim: axiom | Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim

Maxim In Webster's Dictionary

\Max"im\, n. [F. maxime, L. maxima (sc. sententia), the
greatest sentence, proposition, or axiom, i. e., of the
greatest weight or authority, fem. fr. maximus greatest,
superl. of magnus great. See {Magnitude}, and cf. {Maximum}.]
1. An established principle or proposition; a condensed
   proposition of important practical truth; an axiom of
   practical wisdom; an adage; a proverb; an aphorism.

         'T is their maxim, Love is love's reward. --Dryden.

2. (Mus.) The longest note formerly used, equal to two longs,
   or four breves; a large.

Syn: Axiom; aphorism; apothegm; adage; proverb; saying. See
     {Axiom}.

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