Meaning
A self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule.
Etymology
Origin: Latin
From Anglo-Norman maxime and Middle French maxime, from Late Latin maxima (“axiom”), noun use of the feminine singular form of Latin maximus (apparently as used in the phrase prōpositiō maxima (“greatest premise”)). Doublet of maxima.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: