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Aphorism vs Cliche - What's the difference?

aphorism | cliche |

As nouns the difference between aphorism and cliche

is that aphorism is an original laconic phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought while cliche is (overused phrase or expression).

aphorism

English

(wikipedia aphorism)

Noun

(en noun)
  • An original laconic phrase conveying some principle or concept of thought.

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * aphorist * aphoristic

    See also

    * adage * apophthegm * maxim *

    External links

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    cliche

    English

    Alternative forms

    * cliche

    Noun

    (wikipedia cliché) (en noun)
  • Something, most often a phrase or expression, that is overused or used outside its original context, so that its original impact and meaning are lost. A trite saying; a platitude.
    • The villain kidnapping the love interest in a film is a bit of a cliché .
  • (printing) A stereotype (printing plate).

    • Usage notes

    * The alternative spelling .)

    Synonyms

    * platitude * stereotype * See also

    Derived terms

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    Anagrams

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