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Definition: APHORISTICAL

Part of Speech Definition
Adjective 1. In the form of, or of the nature of, an aphorism; in the form of short, unconnected sentences; as, an aphoristic style.[Websters]
2. Being epigrammatic. [Eve - graph theoretic]
3. Rarely used base adjective of the adverb aphoristically.[Eve - graph theoretic]
Adverb Form
(aphoristically)
1. In the form or manner of aphorisms; pithily.[Websters].
2. In a sententious manner.[Eve - graph theoretic]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license.

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Date "Aphoristical" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references)

Specialty Definition: APHORISTICAL

Domain Definition
Noah Webster [Adjective] In the form of an aphorism; in the form of short unconnected sentences; as an aphoristic style. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Definition: APHORISTICAL

Part of SpeechDefinition
Adjective1. In the form of, or of the nature of, an aphorism; in the form of short, unconnected sentences; as, an aphoristic style.[Websters]
2. Being epigrammatic. [Eve - graph theoretic]
3. Rarely used base adjective of the adverb aphoristically.[Eve - graph theoretic]
Adverb Form
(aphoristically)
1. In the form or manner of aphorisms; pithily.[Websters].
2. In a sententious manner.[Eve - graph theoretic]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), compiled from various sources, under license.

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Date "APHORISTICAL" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1828. (references)

Specialty Definition: APHORISTICAL

DomainDefinition
Noah Webster [Adjective] In the form of an aphorism; in the form of short unconnected sentences; as an aphoristic style. Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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