| 释义 |
max·im
\ˈmaksə̇m\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English maxime, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin maxima, from Latin, feminine of maximus greatest, largest, superl. of magnus great, large — more at much
1. : a mathematical or philosophical axiom
2.
a. : a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct especially when expressed in sententious form
b. : a saying of proverbial nature
3. or max·i·ma \-səmə\ [probably from (assumed) New Latin maxima, from Latin, feminine of maximus greatest, largest] : large III 4
4. [Latin maximus greatest, largest] : a large worker or soldier of an ant that has polymorphic workers — compare minim |