adage

The definition of an adage is a saying that has come to be accepted as truth over time.

(noun)

"The grass is always greener on the other side" is an example of an adage.

See adage in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

an old saying that has been popularly accepted as a truth

Origin: Fr < L adagium, adagio < ad-, to + aio, I say < *agyo < IE base *ē-, speak, say

See adage in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A saying that sets forth a general truth and that has gained credit through long use. See Synonyms at saying. See Usage Note at redundancy.

Origin:

Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Latin adagium

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