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axiom

2 entries found.


Main Entry:
ax·i·om 
          Listen to the pronunciation of axiom
Pronunciation:
\ˈak-sē-əm\
Function:
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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