aforisme

Norwegian Nynorsk

noun-m1

Definitions

an aphorism short phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ἀφορισμός (pithy phrase containing a general truth).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ἀφορισμός

Gloss

pithy phrase containing a general truth

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

aphorismus Latin
aforisme Dutch, Flemish
ἀφορίζω Ancient Greek
ἀφορισμός Ancient Greek
aforisme Norwegian Bokmål
aforisme Danish
aforisme Catalan, Valencian