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PRONUNCIATION OF APHORISTIC

aphoristic  [ˌæfəˈrɪstɪk] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF APHORISTIC

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Aphoristic is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES APHORISTIC MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Aphorism

An aphorism is an original thought, spoken or written in a laconic and memorable form. Aphorism literally means a "distinction" or "definition". The term was first used in the Aphorisms of Hippocrates. The oft-cited first sentence of this work is: Life is short, art long, opportunity fleeting, experience deceptive, judgment difficult. The term was later applied to maxims of physical science, then statements of all kinds of philosophical, moral, or literary principles. In modern usage an aphorism is generally understood to be a concise statement containing a subjective truth or observation cleverly and pithily written.

Definition of aphoristic in the English dictionary

The definition of aphoristic in the dictionary is of, relating to, or resembling an aphorism. Other definition of aphoristic is tending to write or speak in aphorisms.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH APHORISTIC


amoristic
ˌæməˈrɪstɪk
behavioristic
bɪˌheɪvjəˈrɪstɪk
characteristic
ˌkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk
coloristic
ˌkʌləˈrɪstɪk
eristic
ɛˈrɪstɪk
Eucharistic
ˌjuːkəˈrɪstɪk
euhemeristic
juːˌhiːməˈrɪstɪk
floristic
flɒˈrɪstɪk
formularistic
ˌfɔːmjʊləˈrɪstɪk
futuristic
ˌfjuːtʃəˈrɪstɪk
heuristic
hjʊəˈrɪstɪk
hypocoristic
ˌhaɪpəkɔːˈrɪstɪk
juristic
dʒʊˈrɪstɪk
meristic
məˈrɪstɪk
militaristic
ˌmɪlɪtəˈrɪstɪk
myristic
mɪˈrɪstɪk
poristic
pɒˈrɪstɪk
puristic
pjʊəˈrɪstɪk
uncharacteristic
ˌʌnkærɪktəˈrɪstɪk
voyeuristic
ˌvwaɪəˈrɪstɪk

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE APHORISTIC

aphis
apholate
aphonia
aphonic
aphonous
aphony
aphorise
aphoriser
aphorism
aphorist
aphoristically
aphorize
aphorizer
aphotic
aphrodisia
aphrodisiac
aphrodisiacal
Aphrodite
aphtha
aphthae

WORDS THAT END LIKE APHORISTIC

anachronistic
artistic
autistic
ballistic
deterministic
domestic
holistic
journalistic
linguistic
logistic
mechanistic
minimalistic
optimistic
probabilistic
realistic
sadistic
simplistic
statistic
stylistic
synergistic
unrealistic

Synonyms and antonyms of aphoristic in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «aphoristic» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF APHORISTIC

Find out the translation of aphoristic to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of aphoristic from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «aphoristic» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

格言
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

aforística
570 millions of speakers

English

aphoristic
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

सूत्र
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

aphoristic
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

афористичность
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

aphoristic
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রবচনাত্মক
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

aphoristique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Aphoristic
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

aphoristisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

aphoristic
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

경구
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Aphoristic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

châm ngôn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

aphoristic
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अफरातफर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

aphoristic
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

aforistico
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

aforystyczna
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

афористичність
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

aforistic
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

επιγραμματική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aphoristic
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

aforistisk
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

aforistisk
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of aphoristic

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «APHORISTIC»

The term «aphoristic» is normally little used and occupies the 108.557 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «APHORISTIC» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about aphoristic

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «APHORISTIC»

Discover the use of aphoristic in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to aphoristic and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Wisdom in the Q-Tradition: The Aphoristic Teaching of Jesus
Studies collections of aphoristic sayings of Jesus know as the 'Q' sayings tradition.
Ronald Allen Piper, 2004
2
A Warning to Professors; Containing Aphoristic Observations ...
Rowland Hill. “ But this sumptuous mode of dress, greatly proinotes our trade and commerce.” Leave the world to see to that ;—this is only speaking one word for our' commerce, and two words for our pride: like the cry of the fond mother for ...
Rowland Hill, 1805
3
Nietzsche's Aphoristic Challenge
Over a century later, Nietzsche s Aphoristic Challenge offers the first book-length study in English devoted explicitly to Nietzsche s aphoristic writings, including Human, All Too Human and The Gay Science.
Joel Westerdale, 2013
4
Constructive Destruction: Kafka's Aphorisms: Literary ...
“source” study in the narrow sense; ratherI its primaryr purpose is to document the diverse avenues by which liaika was provided taatnples oi the manifold structures and purposes of aphoristic expression. This serves both to anchor his ...
Richard T. Gray, 1987
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In Fragments: The Aphorisms of Jesus
Now, In Fragments offers the first comprehensive analysis of Jesus's aphorisms as an area of study distinct from, but equal in importance to, the parables and dialogues.
John Dominic Crossan, 2008
6
StoryTech: A personalized guide to the 21st century
Aphoristic: All progress is powered by evil - ..., pride and greed – Keep that in mind. Individualism in the digital age may erase ethics, honesty, trust and wipe the borders of security from the map at reason. • Aphoristic: Slow persistence.
Arthur Harkins, Arthur M. Harkins and George H. Kubik, George Kubik, 2012
7
Musings at the End of Modernity: An Aphoristic Essay
If proof were needed that size does not matter, this slender volume from Conor Barnes"Musings at the End of Modernity"would suffice.
Conor O'Brian Barnes, 2008
8
Kaplan SAT Writing Workbook
Your choice should produce the most effective sentence—clear and precise, without awkwardness or ambiguity. 1. The poet Oscar Wilde was known for his aphoristic wit and brilliant conversation, he wrote a number of memorable literary  ...
Kaplan, 2008
9
Reinterpreting Modern Culture: An Introduction to Friedrich ...
And yet we would do an injustice to the author and to ourselves as readers if we reduce the meaning of Nietzsche's aphoristic writing to a biographical explanation. Even if it were true that Nietzsche was merely forced by his conditions to write ...
Paul van Tongeren, 2000
10
Open Form and the Shape of Ideas: Literary Structures as ...
I have until now — not only in this chapter, but in the previous chapter — spoken rather loosely of Bacon's "aphoristic form." Meanwhile I have suggested that literary form includes much of what has often been called "content." The physical  ...
Oscar Kenshur, 1986

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «APHORISTIC»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term aphoristic is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Yoko Ono: 'To be an artist you need courage'
Yet in 2015 its aphoristic style, influenced by haikus, now seems perfect for the internet age, and has easily transferred to Twitter, Facebook and ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
2
15 underappreciated books: sci-fi, fantasy, horror fiction
Towards that end is a short chapter in the form of a list of aphoristic advice from a father to a son. Read it, and see what I mean. By Louisa ... «Den of Geek!, Jul 15»
3
Observer Ethical Awards 2015 winners: Yoko Ono
Yet in 2015 its aphoristic style, influenced by haikus, now seems perfect for the internet age, and has easily transferred to Twitter, Facebook and ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
4
The Book of Aron by Jim Shepard review – a testament of love …
... the Jews of Warsaw have against patented insanity, and it rings convincingly with the syntax and speech patterns of aphoristic Yiddish wit. «The Guardian, Jul 15»
5
The Importance of Being Earnest, Vaudeville Theatre, review: 'a trial'
The dramatic vessel itself, tightly structured and sealed with aphoristic wit, is pretty much unsinkable. • David Suchet: This could be the end of ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
6
Theater Review: Shows for Days, and the Making of Douglas Carter …
She is sarcastic, idealistic, overdramatic, and aphoristic, the kind of small-town diva prone to wearing Pucci caftans, giving multiple curtain ... «Vulture, Jun 15»
7
Grown men, whining
And yet in the same dissent, he employs some aphoristic mysticism himself, and pointedly reminds the Court: “When the Fourteenth ... «Inquirer.net, Jun 15»
8
Chamber Music Northwest, NW Dance Project animate Chopin's …
The pieces are genuine miniatures, most running for just a minute or so, with the shortest an aphoristic 12 measures. As a set, they contain a ... «OregonLive.com, Jun 15»
9
Kundera's Festival of Insignificance features a spot of navel-gazing
The crisp, cynical series of tableaux from which it is constructed bring to mind the farces of Moliere, the aphoristic glitter of Radiguet, the ... «The Australian, Jun 15»
10
What is poetry? Three masters look for answers
“We speak in aphoristic bon mots,” she says. “Non sequiturs,” Clifton offers. Longley snorts. “I remember I once did a tour with Nuala Ní ... «Irish Times, Jun 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Aphoristic [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/aphoristic>. May 2024 ».
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