The difference between Enthymeme and Maxim

When used as nouns, enthymeme means a by and large statement, a maxim, a less-than-100% argument, whereas maxim means a self-evident axiom or premise.


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  1. Enthymeme as a noun:

    A by and large statement, a maxim, a less-than-100% argument.

  2. Enthymeme as a noun (logic):

    A syllogism with a required but unstated assumption.

  1. Maxim as a noun (now, _, rare):

    A self-evident axiom or premise; a pithy expression of a general principle or rule.

  2. Maxim as a noun:

    A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.

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