Definition of axiom Axiom
/æˈksiʌm/ - [akseeum] - ax•i•om
We found 10 definitions of axiom from 8 different sources.
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What does axiom mean?
WordNet
NounPlural: axioms |
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| axiom - (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident | ||
| proposition a task to be dealt with; "securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition" | ||
| logic reasoned and reasonable judgment; "it made a certain kind of logic" | ||
| axiom - a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits | ||
| maxim | ||
| locution, saying, expression a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations; "pardon the expression" | ||
| aphorism, apophthegm, apothegm a short pithy instructive saying | ||
| gnome a short pithy saying expressing a general truth | ||
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Wiktionary 
- axiom (Noun)
An established principle in some artistic practice or science that is universally received.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- axiom (a.)
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." - axiom (a.)
An established principle in some art or science, which, though not a necessary truth, is universally received; as, the axioms of political economy.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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axiom
A self-evident and necessary truth.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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axiom
aks′yum, n. a self-evident truth: a universally received principle in an art or science.—adjs. Axiomat′ic, Axiomat′ical.—adv. Axiomat′ically. [Gr. axiōma—axio-ein, to think worth, to take for granted—axios, worth.]
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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axiom
A self-evident truth or proposition, that cannot be made plainer by demonstration.
Wikipedia 
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An Axiom is a statement of logic. In a system, it is usually taken as being true. It does not need to be proven. Logic then deduces other theorems from the axioms.
Two numbers that are both the same as a third number are the same number
If A and B are two numbers that are the same, and C and D are also the same, A+C is the same as B+D
If A and B are two numbers that are the same, and C and D are also the same, A-C is the same as B-D
Two shapes that fill the exact same space are the same shape.
If you divide a number by anything more than 1, the quotient (result) will be less than the original number
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🔤- axiom, noun, singular of axioms.
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