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apophthegm

[ap-uh-them]

noun

apothegm.

Related forms

ap·o·phtheg·mat·ic

[ap-uh-theg-mat-ik] , ap·o·phtheg·mat·i·cal, adjective

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apophthegm or apothegm (ˈæpəˌθɛm)

—n
	a short cryptic remark containing some general or generally accepted truth; maxim

[C16: from Greek apophthegma, from apophthengesthai to speak one's opinion frankly, from phthengesthai to speak]

apothegm or apothegm

—n

[C16: from Greek apophthegma, from apophthengesthai to speak one's opinion frankly, from phthengesthai to speak]

apophthegmatic or apothegm

—*adj*

apothegmatic or apothegm

—*adj*

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"Patriotism having become one of our topicks, Johnson suddenly uttered, in a strong determined tone, an apophthegm, at which many will start: "Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel." But let it be considered that he did not mean a real and generous love of our country, but that pretended patriotism which so many, in all ages and countries, have made a cloak of self-interest."

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