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Epigram vs Apophthegm - What's the difference?

epigram | apophthegm |

As nouns the difference between epigram and apophthegm

is that epigram is an inscription in stone while apophthegm is an alternative spelling of lang=en.

epigram

English

Alternative forms

* epigramme

Noun

(en noun)
  • (obsolete) An inscription in stone.
  • A brief but witty saying.
  • A short, witty or pithy poem.
  • When an epigram one's composin',
    brevity is key,
    ''of stanzas: one should be chosen,
    and of lines: one more than three.

    Anagrams

    * ----

    apophthegm

    English

    Alternative forms

    * apothegm (especially US)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (UK)