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Meaning of Axiom
A self-evident truth or principle
Etymology of Axiom
The word "axiom" originated from the Greek word "axiĊma", meaning "worthy" or "fit", which is derived from "axios", meaning "worthy" and the suffix "-oma", forming a noun
Historically, the term "axiom" was used in philosophy and mathematics to refer to a self-evident truth or a proposition that is accepted without proof
Synonyms
principle
proposition
theorem
postulate
doctrine
tenet
dogma
premise
assumption
hypothesis
statement
assertion
declaration
maxim
adage
saying
aphorism
truism
fact
truth
reality
concept
notion
idea
theory
law
rule
regulation
guideline
standard
criterion
norm
convention
custom
tradition
fundamental
basis
foundation
root
source
origin
Definitions
- A statement or proposition that is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true
- * A statement or proposition that is used as a premise in an argument or theory
Usage Examples
- The axiom that all men are created equal is a fundamental principle of democracy
- * The theorem is based on a simple axiom that states that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is always 180 degrees
Antonyms
fallacy
misconception
mistake
error
falsehood
lie
untruth
fiction
myth
illusion
fantasy
speculation
conjecture
guess
hypothesis
uncertainty
doubt
ambiguity
paradox
contradiction
inconsistency
anomaly
exception