maxim
Translation
saying, proverb, adage, principle
Examples
He lived by the maxim 'less is more'.
He lived by the maxim 'less is more'.
Grammar Patterns
((the maxim that...)) a short statement expressing a general truth He lived by the maxim 'less is more'.
Similar Words
Synonyms: saying, adage, proverb, aphorism
Etymology
From Latin 'maxima propositio' meaning 'greatest proposition' or 'axiom'. Related to 'maximum'.
Memory Tips
A 'maxim' is a 'maximum' amount of wisdom in a minimum number of words.