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aphorism

/ˈæfərɪzəm/noun

उच्चारण ऐफ़रिज़म

सूक्ति, सूत्र-वाक्य, कहावत

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noun
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    [C] formal

    a short phrase that says something true or wise in a clever way

    सूक्ति, सूत्र-वाक्य, कहावत

    • 'Knowledge is power' is a famous aphorism.
    • Radhika filled her diary with aphorisms from great thinkers.

    Synonyms saying maxim adage proverb epigram

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aphoristic adjective
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The ph is said as f, AF-uh-riz-um.

Ph को f की तरह बोला जाता है, AF-uh-riz-um।

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A short, wise saying that expresses a general truth is an aphorism or a maxim.

किसी सामान्य सत्य को व्यक्त करने वाली छोटी, बुद्धिमानी भरी बात aphorism या maxim कहलाती है।