aphorismus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A figure of speech that questions whether a word is properly used, as in "How can you call yourself a man?".

Word forms

aphorismus aphorismi

Etymology

From Latin aphorismus, though the meaning is closer to Ancient Greek ᾰ̓φορῐσμός (ăphorĭsmós).

Related words

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