1. maxim

noun. ['ˈmæksəm'] a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits.

Rhymes with Maxim

• maxxam
• maxham
• maxam
• axsom

Sentences with maxim

1. Noun, singular or mass
A picture is worth a thousand words -- at least that's the maxim.

2. Adjective
However, the unit has a maxim depth of 70 feet, much less than SCUBA equipment.

Quotes about maxim

1. Act only according to that maxim whereby you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law.
- Immanuel Kant

2. the old maxim... "there are three things necessary to success in life--Impudence! Impudence! Impudence!
- William Hazlitt

2. Maxim

noun. English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916).