sententia

sen·ten·tia

noun \sen-ˈten(t)-sh(ē-)ə\

plural sen·ten·ti·ae\-shē-ˌē\

Definition of SENTENTIA

: aphorism —usually used in plural

Examples of SENTENTIA

1. <a handbook of sententiae and advice for those about to enter the state of matrimony>

Origin of SENTENTIA

Latin, literally, feeling, opinion

First Known Use: 1917

Related to SENTENTIA

Synonyms: adage, aphorism, apothegm, byword, epigram, maxim, proverb, saw, saying, word

Related Words: bromide, cliché (also cliche), commonplace, platitude, wheeze; expression, felicity; axiom, motto, precept, truism, truth; formula; comment, note, reflection, remark

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