MAK-sim
(noun) A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct.
He lived by the old maxim, “Honesty is the best policy.”
Fun Fact
Maxims have existed for thousands of years—from Confucian sayings to Latin proverbs to modern business mottos. A maxim is often passed down as cultural wisdom: brief, quotable, and powerful.
muhl-tuh-FAIR-ee-us
(adjective) Having many varied parts, aspects, or forms.
The festival featured a multifarious mix of music, art, and food from all over the world.
From Latin multifarius, meaning “in many places” or “of many kinds,” from multus (“many”).
Fun Fact
Writers often use multifarious to describe anything bursting with variety—city streets filled with different cultures, ecosystems teeming with species, or personalities with countless layers. The word has a grand, almost kaleidoscopic quality to it, hinting at complexity that’s both overwhelming and beautiful. It’s a favorite in fields like biology and art criticism where diversity isn’t just present—it’s essential.
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