aphoristic

[ af-uh-ris-tik ]
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adjective
  1. of, like, or containing aphorisms: His sermons were richly aphoristic.

  2. given to making or quoting aphorisms.

Origin of aphoristic

1
From the Greek word aphoristikós, dating back to 1745–55. See aphorist, -ic

Other words from aphoristic

  • aph·o·ris·ti·cal·ly, adverb
  • non·aph·o·ris·tic, adjective
  • non·aph·o·ris·ti·cal·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for aphoristic

aphoristic

/ (ˌæfəˈrɪstɪk) /


adjective
  1. of, relating to, or resembling an aphorism

  2. tending to write or speak in aphorisms

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