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Apothegmatic Definition & Meaning

apothegmatic
adjective
  1. given to or characterized by terse apothegms
  2. terse and witty and like a maxim; "much given to apothegmatic instruction"

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What does apothegmatic mean?
given to or characterized by terse apothegms terse and witty and like a maxim; "much given to apothegmatic instruction"
What part of speech is apothegmatic?
Apothegmatic is an adjective.
How many definitions does apothegmatic have?
Apothegmatic has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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