ˈnōmik adjective
Etymology: Late Latin gnomicus, from Greek gnōmikos, from gnōmē maxim + -ikos -ic
1.
a. : characterized by or expressive of aphorism or sententious wisdom especially concerning human condition or conduct
a gnomic wisdom which appealed both to the intelligence and to the emotions — John Buchan
a gnomic and oracular tone — J.C.Powys
gnomic poetry
b. of a poet : given to the composition of gnomic poetry
2. : expressive of what is true generally, universally, or always — used of certain tenses
“day follows night” is an example of the gnomic present
gnomic aorist