axiom

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Learn the meaning of axiom with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

axiom

(noun)

Meaning

a statement accepted as true without proof

Example

"In mathematics, an axiom serves as a starting point for further reasoning."

Synonyms

principlemaximpostulate

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Word origin
From Greek 'axioma', meaning that which is deemed worthy.