Axiom

Quick meaning: Axiom is a noun meaning An established principle in some artistic practice or science that is universally received.

Meaning

An established principle in some artistic practice or science that is universally received.

More Meanings

1. (philosophy) A seemingly self-evident or necessary truth which is based on assumption; a principle or proposition which cannot actually be proved or disproved.
2. (logic, mathematics, proof theory) A fundamental assumption that serves as a basis for deduction of theorems; a postulate (sometimes distinguished from postulates as being universally applicable, whereas postulates are particular to a certain science or context).

Example Sentences

Holonym: formal system

Near-synonyms: given, facticity

Any publicity, runs the axiom, is good publicity.

[…] Geometry, an excellent Logic, as you obſerve, where the definitions are clear, where the Poſtulata cannot be refuſed, nor the Axioms denied; […]

Word Forms

• axioms
• axiomata

Synonyms for axiom

Depending on context, synonyms include axioma, postulate, given, facticity, maxim.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include maxim, postulate, premise, principle, truism, justice.

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