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Aphorism vs. Proverb — What's the Difference?

Aphorism vs. Proverb — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Aphorism and Proverb

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Aphorism

An aphorism (from Greek ἀφορισμός: aphorismos, denoting 'delimitation', 'distinction', and 'definition') is a concise, terse, laconic, or memorable expression of a general truth or principle. They are often handed down by tradition from generation to generation.

Proverb

A proverb (from Latin: proverbium) is a simple and insightful, traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense or experience. Proverbs are often metaphorical and use formulaic language.

Aphorism

A tersely phrased statement of a truth or opinion; an adage.

Proverb

A short pithy saying in frequent and widespread use that expresses a basic truth or practical precept.

Aphorism

A brief statement of a scientific principle.
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Proverb

Proverbs (used with a sing. verb) See Table at Bible.

Aphorism

A concise, terse, laconic, or memorable expression of a general truth or principle.

Proverb

A phrase expressing a basic truth which may be applied to common situations.

Aphorism

To speak or write aphorisms.

Proverb

A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.

Aphorism

A comprehensive maxim or principle expressed in a few words; a sharply defined sentence relating to abstract truth rather than to practical matters.
The first aphorism of Hippocrates is, "Life is short, and the art is long."

Proverb

A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.

Aphorism

A short pithy instructive saying

Proverb

A drama exemplifying a proverb.

Proverb

To write or utter proverbs.

Proverb

To name in, or as, a proverb.

Proverb

To provide with a proverb.

Proverb

An old and common saying; a phrase which is often repeated; especially, a sentence which briefly and forcibly expresses some practical truth, or the result of experience and observation; a maxim; a saw; an adage.

Proverb

A striking or paradoxical assertion; an obscure saying; an enigma; a parable.
His disciples said unto him, Lo, now speakest thou plainly, and speakest no proverb.

Proverb

A familiar illustration; a subject of contemptuous reference.
Thou shalt become an astonishment, a proverb, and a by word, among all nations.

Proverb

A drama exemplifying a proverb.

Proverb

To name in, or as, a proverb.
Am I not sung and proverbed for a fool ?

Proverb

To provide with a proverb.
I am proverbed with a grandsire phrase.

Proverb

To write or utter proverbs.

Proverb

A condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

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