aphoristic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective containing aphorisms or maxims
    axiomatic.
    • axiomatic wisdom
  2. adjective satellite terse and witty and like a maxim
    apothegmatic; epigrammatic.
    • much given to apothegmatic instruction

WordNet

Aph`o*ris"tic, Aph`o*ris"tic*al adjective (Also<
  • Aphoristic
  • Aphoristical
)
Etymology
Gr. .
Definitions
  1. In the form of, or of the nature of, an aphorism; in the form of short, unconnected sentences; as, an aphoristic style.
    The method of the book is aphoristic. De Quincey.

Webster 1913