maxim
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noun \ˈmak-səm\Definition of MAXIM
1
: a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
2
: a proverbial saying
See Examples of MAXIM
- <it's a common maxim that “a watched pot never boils,” but that's not literally true>
Origin of MAXIM
Middle English maxime, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin maxima, from Latin, feminine of maximus, superl. of magnus large — more at much
First Known Use: 1567
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biographical name \ˈmak-səm\Definition of MAXIM
Sir Hiram Stevens 1840–1916 British (Am.-born) inventor
Maxim
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Hudson 1853–1927 bro. of prec. Am. inventor
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