Maxim (Noun)

Meaning ¹

A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

• "Early to bed, early to rise" is a popular maxim that is often cited as the key to success.
• The maxim "honesty is the best policy" has been a guiding principle for many people throughout history.
• Her personal maxim, "work hard, play hard," reflected her high-energy personality.
• The maxim "pride goes before a fall" served as a warning to those who were becoming too confident.
• He repeated the maxim "nothing ventured, nothing gained" to himself before taking a chance on the business opportunity.

Synonyms

• Axiom

Hypernyms

• Expression
• Locution

Hyponyms

• Apophthegm
• Apothegm

Meaning ²

English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916).

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Synonyms

• Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim