Meaning & use

axiom

noun·Advanced

A statement or principle widely accepted as true without needing proof.

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'Honesty is the best policy' is treated almost like an axiom in many cultures.

In geometry, an axiom is a basic assumption from which other truths are logically derived.

A note on using this word

In mathematics an axiom is a formally accepted starting point for a system, while in everyday use it can mean a widely believed saying.

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