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Maxims definition: Maxims are short, pithy statements expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.

Definitions of Maxims

  1. 1noun

    Maxims are short, pithy statements expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.

Example Sentences

“The book was full of ancient maxims about wisdom and virtue.”

“He lived his life by a few simple maxims.”

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infinitivemaximize
nounmaxim
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