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Definitions for Axiom

[1] a self-evident truth that requires no proof.
[2] a universally accepted principle or rule.
[3] Logic , Mathematics . a proposition that is assumed without proof for the sake of studying the consequences that follow from it.
[4] a generally accepted proposition or principle, sanctioned by experience; maxim
[5] a universally established principle or law that is not a necessary truth the axioms of politics
[6] a self-evident statement
[7] logic maths a statement or formula that is stipulated to be true for the purpose of a chain of reasoning: the foundation of a formal deductive system Compare assumption (def. 4)

Words related to Axiom

aphorism, dictum, maxim, precept, adage, theorem, proverb, saying, fundamental, truism, apothegm, proposition, moral, truth, device, postulate, law

Words nearby Axiom

axillary vein, axinite, axio-, axiological ethics, axiology, axiom, axiom of choice, axiom of countability, axiomatic, axion, axioplasm

Origin of Axiom

1475–85; < Latin axiōma < Greek: something worthy, equivalent to axiō-, variant stem of axioûn to reckon worthy + -ma resultative noun suffix

Words that may be confused with Axiom

adage, aphorism, apothegm, axiom, maxim, proverb, assumption, axiom, premise, presumption

Word origin for Axiom

C15: from Latin axiōma a principle, from Greek, from axioun to consider worthy, from axios worthy

Synonyms for Axiom

adage, aphorism, dictum, maxim, precept, proverb, theorem, apothegm, device, fundamental, law, moral, postulate, proposition, saying, truism, truth