Definition of APOPHTHEGM

apophthegm

Meanings

Plural: apophthegms

Noun

  • a short pithy instructive saying
  • Alternative spelling of apothegm.

Origin / Etymology

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”).

Synonyms

aphorism, apothegm

Scrabble Score: 23

apophthegm is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
apophthegm is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
apophthegm is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 25

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