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apophthegm - Wiktionary, the free dictionary First attested 1553, from Ancient Greek ἀπόφθεγμα (apóphthegma), from ἀποφθέγγομαι (apophthéngomai, “I plainly speak my mind”), from ἀπό (apó, “from”) + φθέγγομαι (phthéngomai, “I speak loudly”) apophthegm (plural apophthegms)
What does apophthegm mean? - Definitions. net An apophthegm is a terse, insightful, or witty saying or maxim that conveys a general truth, principle, or an observation about the world It often has an instructive or moralistic message Similar terms include adage, aphorism, or proverb