Maxims: meaning, definitions and examples
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maxims
[ ˈmæksɪmz ]
Translations
Translations of the word "maxims" in other languages:
🇵🇹 máximas
🇮🇳 सूक्तियाँ
🇩🇪 Maximen
🇮🇩 maksim
🇺🇦 максими
🇵🇱 maksymy
🇯🇵 格言
🇫🇷 maximes
🇪🇸 máximas
🇹🇷 maksimler
🇰🇷 격언
🇸🇦 أقصى
🇨🇿 maximy
🇸🇰 maximy
🇨🇳 箴言
🇸🇮 maksime
🇮🇸 máximur
🇰🇿 мақал-мәтелдер
🇬🇪 მაქსიმები
🇦🇿 maksimlər
🇲🇽 máximas
Etymology
The word 'maxims' originated from the Latin word 'maxima', which means 'greatest' or 'largest'. In philosophy, maxims are often attributed to philosophers and thinkers who expressed their wisdom through concise statements. Maxims have been used throughout history to convey important principles and moral values.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #14,849, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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- 14846 subdue
- 14847 regimental
- 14848 tally
- 14849 maxims
- 14850 malignancy
- 14851 sceptical
- 14852 disproportionately
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