aphoristic
[af-
uh
-
ris
-tik]
/ˌæf əˈrɪs tɪk/
adjective
1.
of, like, or containing
aphorisms
:
His sermons were richly aphoristic.
2.
given to making or quoting
aphorisms
.
Origin
1745-55;
<
Greek
aphoristikós.
See
aphorist
,
-ic
Related forms
aphoristically,
adverb
nonaphoristic,
adjective
nonaphoristically,
adverb
Examples from the web for
aphoristic
Which is at a minimum non-
aphoristic
and anti-euphonious.
Nor did she attempt the solace of
aphoristic
eloquence.
The unconscious-mine, anyway-is rarely so
aphoristic
.
The unconscious--mine, anyway--is rarely so
aphoristic
.
Every one of his books is full of apt observations and
aphoristic
turns of phrase.
The wonder of his poem is that it has a melancholy melodiousness while retaining a tight
aphoristic
ring.
As this policy went through various iterations and media representations, its naming and structure became more
aphoristic
.
Others, however, found that style unbearably
aphoristic
.
British Dictionary definitions for
aphoristic
aphoristic
/
ˌæfəˈrɪstɪk
/
adjective
1.
of, relating to, or resembling an aphorism
2.
tending to write or speak in aphorisms
Word Origin and History for
aphoristic
adj.
1753, from Greek
aphoristikos
(see
aphorism
).
Aphoristically
is from 1650s.