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- Dictionaryax·i·om/ˈaksēəm/
noun
- 1. a statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true: "the axiom that supply equals demand"
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An axiom is a statement or principle that is accepted as true without proof or further justification. Learn the etymology, examples, and synonyms of axiom from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
AXIOM definition: 1. a statement or principle that is generally accepted to be true, but need not be so: 2. a formal…. Learn more.
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. The word axiom comes from a Greek word meaning “worthy.”
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.
AXIOM meaning: 1. a statement or principle that is generally accepted to be true, but need not be so: 2. a formal…. Learn more.
In classic philosophy, an axiom is a statement that is so evident or well-established, that it is accepted without controversy or question. In modern logic, an axiom is a premise or starting point for reasoning. In mathematics, an axiom may be a "logical axiom" or a "non-logical axiom".
An axiom is a statement or idea that people accept as being true, or a self-evident truth that requires no proof. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, examples and usage of axiom in logic, mathematics and other fields.
