maxim

Meaning

Noun

• A self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule.
• A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.

Related

Similar words

• , cliche, enthymeme, proverb, saying

Origin

• From Anglo-Norman maxime and Middle French maxime, from Late Latin maxima, noun use of the feminine singular form of Latin maximus (apparently as used in the phrase prōpositiō maxima). maxima.