Definition of APOTHEGM

apothegm

Meanings

Plural: apothegms

Noun

  • a short pithy instructive saying
  • A short, witty, instructive saying; an aphorism or maxim.

Origin / Etymology

From French apophthegme or Medieval Latin apothegma, from Ancient Greek ἀπόφθεγμα (apóphthegma), from ἀποφθέγγομαι (apophthéngomai, “speak out”).

Scrabble Score: 16

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

Words With Friends Score: 18

apothegm is a valid Words With Friends word