maxim Meaning & Definition
What Does Maxim Mean?
Maxim is used as a noun meaning A self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule. It can also mean A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.
Maxim: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈmæk.sɪm// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | axiom, aphorism and cliche |
| Plural | maxims |
Maxim Definition (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.
Noun
- Alternative letter-case form of Maxim.
Synonyms of Maxim
Maxim synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Maxim
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Maxim in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
maxim (plural maxims)
Words That Rhyme With Maxim
Origin of Maxim
Origin 1: From Anglo-Norman maxime and Middle French maxime, from Late Latin maxima (“axiom”), noun use of the feminine singular form of Latin maximus (apparently as used in the phrase prōpositiō maxima (“greatest premise”)). Doublet of maxima.
Origin 2: Named after American and British inventor Hiram Maxim (1840–1916).
Maxim Pronunciation
Maxim is pronounced //ˈmæk.sɪm// and has 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Maxim
What part of speech is maxim?
Maxim is a noun.
What is another word for maxim?
Close synonyms of maxim are axiom, aphorism and cliche. See the full list of maxim synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of maxim?
The plural of maxim is maxims.