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单词 sententia
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sententia

noun

sen·​ten·​tia sen-ˈten(t)-sh(ē-)ə How to pronounce sententia (audio)
plural sententiae sen-ˈten(t)-shē-ˌē How to pronounce sententia (audio)
: aphorism
usually used in plural

Synonyms

  • adage
  • aphorism
  • apothegm
  • byword
  • epigram
  • maxim
  • proverb
  • saw
  • saying
  • word
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Example Sentences

a handbook of sententiae and advice for those about to enter the state of matrimony

Word History

Etymology

Latin, literally, feeling, opinion

First Known Use

1917, in the meaning defined above

sententia

noun

as in saying
an often stated observation regarding something from common experience a handbook of sententiae and advice for those about to enter the state of matrimony

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • saying
  • proverb
  • word
  • epigram
  • maxim
  • aphorism
  • motto
  • apothegm
  • adage
  • saw
  • expression
  • cliche
  • axiom
  • byword
  • bromide
  • truth
  • precept
  • cliché
  • felicity
  • platitude
  • remark
  • commonplace
  • truism
  • formula
  • wheeze
  • comment
  • reflection
  • note
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