Thesaurus: maxim

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1. n. An established principle or proposition; a condensed proposition of important practical truth; an axiom of practical wisdom; an adage; a proverb; an aphorism.
2. n. The longest note formerly used, equal to two longs, or four breves; a large.
3. n. a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
4. 1. An established principle or proposition; a condensed proposition of important practical truth; an axiom of practical wisdom; an adage; a proverb; an aphorism. 'T is their maxim, Love is love's reward. Dryden. 2. (Mus.) The longest note formerly used, equal to two longs, or four breves; a large. Syn. -- Axiom; aphorism; apothegm; adage; proverb; saying. See Axiom.
5. The longest note formerly used, equal to two longs, or fourbreves; a large.
6. n:100 n. a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits n. English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916)