axiom

noun
UK: /ˈæksiəm/
US: /ˈæksiəm/

  1. A statement or principle that is accepted as true without proof, often used as a basis for reasoning or argument

    1. It is an axiom that the sun rises in the east every day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The professor started from the axiom that people want to improve their conditions. [ ] [ ]

  2. A self-evident truth or fundamental principle in a formal system of logic or mathematics.

    1. One axiom of geometry is that the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. [ ] [ ]
    2. We must accept several axioms before we can start to formulate mathematical proofs. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

postulate truth theorem given principle

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "axiom" in English means: A statement or principle that is accepted as true without proof, often used as a basis for reasoning or argument, A self-evident truth or fundamental principle in a formal system of logic or mathematics..

The phonetic transcription of "axiom" is /ˈæksiəm/ in British English and /ˈæksiəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "axiom": postulate, truth, theorem, given, principle.

Example usage of "axiom": "It is an axiom that the sun rises in the east every day.". More examples on the page.