Yahoo India Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   maxim

   /ˈmaksɪm/

   noun

   • 1. a short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct: "the maxim that actions speak louder than words"

   Word Origin late Middle English (denoting an axiom): from French maxime, from medieval Latin (propositio) maxima ‘largest or most important (proposition)’.

   Scrabble Points: 16

   • M

     3

   • A

     1

   • X

     8

   • I

     1

   • M

     3

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. People also ask

   What is an example of a Maxim?

   • Maxim also describes a written or understood rule of conduct, as discussed within an organization. For example, a science lab may discuss a maxim of always keeping goggles on in certain areas of the lab. Example: My aunt, who was a short woman, often quoted the maxim “good things come in small packages.” Where does maxim come from?

   MAXIM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com/browse/maxim

   See all results for this question

   What does maxima mean?

   • n. A succinct formulation of a fundamental principle, general truth, or rule of conduct. See Synonyms at saying. [Middle English maxime, from Old French, from Medieval Latin maxima, from maxima (prōpositiō), greatest (premise), feminine of Latin maximus, greatest; see meg- in Indo-European roots .]

   Maxim - definition of maxim by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com/maxim

   See all results for this question

   What does Maxim Mean?

   • Get a quick, free translation! MAXIM definition: 1. a short statement of a general truth, principle, or rule for behaviour 2. a short statement of a…. Learn more.

   MAXIM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/maxim

   See all results for this question

   What is a maxim in law?

   • According to the Bouvier’s Dictionary, a Maxim is an established principle or proposition. A principle of law universally admitted, as being just and consonant with reason. Maxims in law are somewhat like axioms in geometry. See 1 Commentaries on the Laws of England (by Sir Wllliam Blackstone). 68.

   Maxims of Law - World Encyclopedia of Law

   lawin.org/maxims-of-law/

   See all results for this question

   What is a maxim in fashion?

   • A maxim sums up a fundamental principle or truth about something in a way that captures the imagination and gets repeated. Diana Vreeland, the legendary editor of Vogue magazine, once said, "Pink is the navy blue of India." May not be true, but it was such a great line it has become a maxim of fashion and even of India.

   Maxim - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/maxim

   See all results for this question

   What is a maxim in philosophy?

   • A maxim is a principle or guiding rule. A maxim is a rule, principle, or helpful guide that leads to a general truth, such as “Actions speak louder than words” and “Strive for greatness.” Different fields of philosophy develop many rules or guiding principles based on the founder of that philosophy’s studies.

   MAXIM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com/browse/maxim

   See all results for this question

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMAXIM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   A maxim is a short statement of a general truth, principle, or rule for behaviour. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and origin of this word with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

   • English (US)

     MAXIM meaning: 1. a short statement of a general truth,...

   • Znaczenie Maxim, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     maxim definicja: 1. a short statement of a general truth,...

   • Maxim: Danish Translation

     maxim - translate into Danish with the English-Danish...

   • Maxim: German Translation

     MAXIM translate: Grundsatz. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Simplified

     MAXIM translate: 格言;基本原理;行为准则. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Maxim: Polish Translation

     maxim translate: maksyma. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Maxim: Indonesian Translation

     maxim - translate into Indonesian with the...

   • Maxim: Thai Translation

     maxim - translate into Thai with the English-Thai Dictionary...

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › maximMaxim Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › maxim

   • Cached

   A maxim is a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct, or a proverbial saying. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and biographical entries of maxim from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › maximMaxim - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › maxim

   A maxim is a succinct formulation of a principle, rule, or basic truth about life. Usually clever, maxims are like great sayings everybody knows. Ben Franklin is the author of many, including "Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise."

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › maximMAXIM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › maxim

   • Cached

   A maxim is a rule, principle, or helpful guide that leads to a general truth, such as “Actions speak louder than words” and “Strive for greatness.”. Different fields of philosophy develop many rules or guiding principles based on the founder of that philosophy’s studies.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMAXIM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

   MAXIM meaning: 1. a short statement of a general truth, principle, or rule for behaviour 2. a short statement of a…. Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMAXIM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   A maxim is a rule for good or sensible behaviour, especially one in the form of a saying. Learn the word origin, pronunciation, and usage of maxim with Collins English Dictionary.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › maximMaxim - definition of maxim by The Free Dictionary

   www.thefreedictionary.com › maxim

   • Cached

   A maxim is a short, pithy statement that expresses a general truth, principle, or rule of conduct. Find synonyms, translations, and usage examples of maxim from various sources and dictionaries.