Maxim word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "maxim" word

[noun] a saying that widely accepted on its own merits
[noun] English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916)

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\Max"im\, n. [F. maxime, L. maxima (sc. sententia), the greatest sentence, proposition, or axiom, i. e., of the greatest weight or authority, fem. fr. maximus greatest, superl. of magnus great. See {Magnitude}, and cf. {Maximum}.] 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}.

Synonyms for maxim

axiom, Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim

Related terms: a belief, aphorism, apophthegm, axiom, canon, cliche, commandment, commonplace, epigram, formulary, guiding principle, imperative, moral, motto, norma, order of nature, saying, slogan, standard, standing order, teaching, theorem

The fun area, different aproach to word »maxim«

Let's analyse "maxim" as pure text. This string has Five letters in Two syllables and Two vowels. 40% of vowels is 1.4% more then average English word. Written in backwards: MIXAM. Average typing speed for these characters is 1340 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -- .- -..- .. --

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: maxim: 1 + 9 = 10, reduced: 1 . and the final result is One.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: maxim: 4 + 1 + 6 + 9 + 4 = 24, reduced: 6, and the final result is Six.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
A (1)	1	Magician	Creative, Inventive, Intuitive
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
M (2)	13	Death	Creator, Developer, Builder
X (1)	24	Queen of Wands	Dependent, Caring, Sensual, Loving

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