Definition of Axiom

1. Noun. A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits.

Exact synonyms: Maxim
Generic synonyms: Expression, Locution, Saying
Specialized synonyms: Aphorism, Apophthegm, Apothegm, Gnome, Moralism
Derivative terms: Axiomatic

2. Noun. (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident.
Specialized synonyms: Euclid's Axiom, Euclid's Postulate, Euclidean Axiom
Category relationships: Logic
Generic synonyms: Proposition
Derivative terms: Axiomatic, Axiomatic, Axiomatical

Definition of Axiom

1. n. A self-evident and necessary truth, or a proposition whose truth is so evident as first sight that no reasoning or demonstration can make it plainer; a proposition which it is necessary to take for granted; as, "The whole is greater than a part;" "A thing can not, at the same time, be and not be."

Definition of Axiom

1. a self-evident truth [n -S]

Medical Definition of Axiom

1. 1. A self-evident and necessary truth, or a proposition whose truth is so evident as first sight that no reasoning or demonstration can make it plainer; a proposition which it is necessary to take for granted; as, "The whole is greater than a part;" "A thing can not, at the same time, be and not be." 2. An established principle in some art or science, which, though not a necessary truth, is universally received; as, the axioms of political economy. Synonym: Axiom, Maxim, Aphorism, Adage. An axiom is a self-evident truth which is taken for granted as the basis of reasoning. A maxim is a guiding principle sanctioned by experience, and relating especially to the practical concerns of life. An aphorism is a short sentence pithily expressing some valuable and general truth or sentiment. An adage is a saying of long-established authority and of universal application. Origin: L. Axioma, Gr. That which is thought worthy, that which is assumed, a basis of demonstration, a principle, fr. To think worthy, fr. Worthy, weighing as much as; cf. To lead, drive, also to weigh so much: cf F. Axiome. See Agent. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Axiom

axiobuccal
axiobuccogingival
axioincisal
axiolabial
axiolabiolingual
axiolabiolingual plane
axiolingual
axiolinguocervical
axiolinguoclusal
axiolinguogingival
axiological
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axiologies
axiology
axiom (current term)
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axiomatical
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