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View usage for: (mæksɪm) Word forms: plural maximscountable nounA maxim is a rule for good or sensible behaviour, especially one in the form of a saying. I believe in the maxim 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. Synonyms: saying, motto, adage, proverb More Synonyms of maxim (ˈmæksɪm) nouna brief expression of a general truth, principle, or rule of conduct Word origin C15: via French from Medieval Latin, from maxima, in the phrase maxima prōpositio basic axiom (literally: greatest proposition); see maximum (ˈmæksɪm) noun Sir Hiram Stevens. 1840–1916, British inventor of the first automatic machine gun (1884), born in the US Maxim in American English 1 (ˈmæksɪm) noun an early, single-barreled, automatic machine gun : in full Maxim gun Word origin after Maxim 2 (sense 2 )Maxim in American English 2 (ˈmæksɪm) 1. Hiram Percy1869-1936; U.S. inventor: son of Sir Hiram 2. Sir Hiram Stevens1840-1916; Brit. engineer & inventor of weapons & explosives, born in the U.S. 3. Hudson1853-1927; U.S. chemist & inventor of explosives: brother of Sir Hiram maxim in American English (ˈmæksɪm) noun a concisely expressed principle or rule of conduct, or a statement of a general truth SIMILAR WORDS: ˈsaying Word origin ME maxime < MFr < ML maxima < LL maxima (propositio), the greatest (premise), fem. of L maximus, greatest, superl. of magnus, great: see magni- Examples of 'maxim' in a sentencemaxim What has happened to that old but sound maxim of buyer beware?But the oldest maxim in football is that goals change matches.The old maxim of going out at the top and leaving them wanting more is still the best.IT'S the oldest maxim in sport.What is said on the field stays on the field, as the old maxim goes.ARSENAL fans should remind themselves of the oldest maxim in football.A sensible political maxim is to stop digging when you are in a hole.If you are able to follow this maxim successfully, you should end up buying low and selling high.An old business school maxim says that you can either do what your rivals do and do it better or try to do things differently.That old maxim will do.A subsidiary one was the older maxim that those who love animals most, love people the least.The old maxim is: 'The law does not recognise a part of a day.In Britain, the old maxim turns out to be truer than you might think.Planet Fashion's favourite style maxim of mixing strict tailoring with something deliciously light is easy enough to follow. British English: maxim NOUN A maxim is a rule for good or sensible behaviour, especially one in the form of a saying. I believe in the maxim 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. - American English: maxim
- Brazilian Portuguese: máxima
- Chinese: 格言
- European Spanish: máxima
- French: maxime
- German: Maxime
- Italian: massima
- Japanese: 格言
- Korean: 격언
- European Portuguese: máxima
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Definition a brief expression of a general truth, principle, or rule of conduct I believe in the maxim `if it ain't broke, don't fix it'. Synonyms saw (old-fashioned) gnome apophthegm Seesaw- maverick
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Additional synonymsDefinition a common saying Loyalty, support, and secrecy became the bywords of the day. Synonyms saying, slogan, motto, maxim, gnome, adage, proverb, epithet, dictum, precept, aphorism, saw (old-fashioned), apophthegm Definition a popular saying or maxim the dictum that it is preferable to be roughly right than precisely wrong Synonyms saying, saw (old-fashioned), maxim, adage, proverb, precept, axiom, gnome Definition a short saying expressing the guiding maxim or ideal of a family or organization, esp. when part of a coat of arms What is your regiment's motto? Synonyms saying, slogan, maxim, rule, cry, formula, gnome, adage, proverb, dictum, precept, byword, watchword, tag-line, saw (old-fashioned) Definition a short memorable saying that expresses a truth or gives a warning, for example is half a loaf is better than no bread the old proverb `where there's a will, there's a way` Synonyms saying, saw (old-fashioned), maxim, gnome, adage, dictum, aphorism, byword, apophthegm An important rule is to drink plenty of water. Synonyms precept, principle, criterion, canon, maxim, tenet, axiomDefinition a wise saying or proverb Synonyms saying, maxim, gnome, adage, proverb, dictum, axiom, aphorism, byword, apophthegm |