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maxim

noun

A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

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Word length
5
Starts with
M
Ends with
M
Contains
AX
Scrabble score
16
CEFR level
C1

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Pronunciation

ˈmæk.sɪm

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noun

  1. A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

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