maxim
16 points
English
5 letters
Common
Commonness #14,455
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/mˈæksʌm/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural maxims
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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