Synonyms for enthymeme
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A by and large statement, a maxim, an argument that is intended to be generally true and not apply to every case universally.
Related words
- Other spellings
- enthymema
Forms
- Plural
- enthymemes → maxims…
Example sentences
- maxim He worked in his favorite maxim.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| enthymeme | rising | |
| maxim | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- maxim2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (maxim2 = 2 syllables).