adjective
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of, relating to, or resembling an aphorism
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tending to write or speak in aphorisms
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Etymology
Origin of aphoristic
From the Greek word aphoristikós, dating back to 1745–55. See aphorist, -ic
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Similarly, the cast wrings some poetry out of the prosaic, often aphoristic dialogue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2026
But when he got it right, his lyrics had an aphoristic directness that made them seem more hewn than written.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
The chapters are short; the tone is aphoristic; the eye for cultural and social detail is Tom Wolfe-like.
From New York Times ● Mar. 29, 2022
The report here acquires an aphoristic quality: “Ms. Bennett expressed fear of what would happen if the Governor knew she had told anyone. Ms. DesRosiers and Ms. Mogul found Ms. Bennett to be credible.”
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2021
His works are very clear in style, though aphoristic rather than systematic in the treatment of subjects.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 2 "Fairbanks, Erastus" to "Fens" by Various
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