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- Dictionaryaxiom/ˈaksɪəm/
noun
- 1. a statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true: "the axiom that sport builds character"
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In mathematics or logic, an axiom is an unprovable rule or first principle accepted as true because it is self-evident or particularly useful. “Nothing can both be and not be at the same time and in the same respect” is an example of an axiom.
AXIOM definition: 1. a statement or principle that is generally accepted to be true, but need not be so: 2. a formal…. Learn more.
AXIOM meaning: 1. a statement or principle that is generally accepted to be true, but need not be so: 2. a formal…. Learn more.
noun. a generally accepted proposition or principle, sanctioned by experience; maxim. a universally established principle or law that is not a necessary truth. the axioms of politics. a self-evident statement.
An axiom is a statement that everyone believes is true, such as "the only constant is change." Mathematicians use the word axiom to refer to an established proof.
noun. 1. a generally accepted proposition or principle, sanctioned by experience; maxim. 2. a universally established principle or law that is not a necessary truth. the axioms of politics. 3. a self-evident statement. 4. logic, mathematics.
1. A self-evident or universally recognized truth; a maxim: "It is an economic axiom as old as the hills that goods and services can be paid for only with goods and services" (Albert Jay Nock). 2. An established rule, principle, or law. 3. A self-evident principle or one that is accepted as true without proof as the basis for argument; a postulate.
Definition of axiom noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Jun 2, 2024 · axiom (plural axioms or axiomata) (the latter is becoming less common and is sometimes considered archaic) ( 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] [3]
noun. axioms. A self-evident or universally recognized truth; a maxim. American Heritage. A statement universally accepted as true; maxim. Webster's New World. An established rule, principle, or law. American Heritage. An established principle or law of a science, art, etc.
