AXIOM


Meaning of AXIOM in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈak-sē-əm ]

noun

Etymology: Latin axioma, from Greek axiōma, literally, something worthy, from axioun to think worthy, from axios worth, worthy; akin to Greek agein to weigh, drive — more at agent

Date: 15th century

1. : a maxim widely accepted on its intrinsic merit

2. : a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate 1

3. : an established rule or principle or a self-evident truth

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