Meaning & use
axiom
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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