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maxim in Arabic

حِكْمَة ḥikma

UK/ˈmæk.sɪm//ˈmæk.sɪm/

maxim in Arabic: حِكْمَة (ḥikma). In English, maxim means a self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule.

Arabic words for maxim

moral precept: حِكْمَة ḥikma

English meaning of maxim

noun A self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule.
noun A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.

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Synonyms of maxim

Synonym: aphorism
Maxim gun
Vickers gun
cliche
enthymeme
proverb
saying

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Questions about maxim in Arabic

What is the meaning of maxim in Arabic?: Maxim in Arabic is حِكْمَة (ḥikma).
ما معنى كلمة maxim؟: Maxim: حِكْمَة (ḥikma).
What does maxim mean in English?: Maxim means a self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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