axiomatic

adjective

ˌak-sē-ə-ˈma-tik How to pronounce axiomatic (audio)
Definition of axiomaticnext
as in obvious
not needing proof in order to be accepted it's axiomatic that the instinct for self-preservation is universal throughout the animal kingdom

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Recent Examples of axiomatic Just a few years after the arrival of ZF, Kurt Gödel showed that no axiomatic system capable of basic arithmetic can be used to prove its own consistency. — Quanta Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026 Many of those values are grounded in the idea—axiomatic for Christians—that human beings have a unique dignity and worth. — Elias Wachtel, The Atlantic, 25 Apr. 2026 This ought to be axiomatic to anyone with even a rudimentary conception of American constitutionalism. — Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025 Whether this knowledge is acquired through data collection and analysis, by physical experimentation, or using mathematical analysis based on axiomatic principles, the result is new understandings and insights. — Sheldon H. Jacobson, Twin Cities, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for axiomatic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for axiomatic
  1. obvious
  2. evident
  3. unmistakable
  4. self-evident
  5. apparent
  6. prima facie
Adjective
  • The proximity makes a team’s flaws so obvious, which is why fans sometimes fixate on the three or four major problems with their team rather than highlight the strengths of the group.
    — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Oakley said there were no obvious signs of foul play or trauma.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of obvious
Adjective
  • That wasn’t for a lack of skill, though, and his repertoire has again been evident this summer during another productive training camp.
    — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • That was quite evident at Evans on Saturday afternoon in this year’s edition of the Soul Bowl.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of evident
Adjective
  • Wilde cultivated an unmistakable appearance through his clothing, aestheticism, and flamboyance.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Wonder Woman’s costume is an unmistakable part of her enduring appeal.
    — Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of unmistakable
Adjective
  • Add to that simple arithmetic of spouses, divorces and outlier legal risks, and one of the primary forces for the dissolution of previous wealth or company control becomes self-evident.
    — Radu Magdin, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • And the urgency of Judar’s meditations on authoritarianism, impunity, social repression, and avenues for liberation in the United States in 2026 is so clear as to be self-evident.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
Definition of self-evident
Adjective
  • The Will County Coroner’s Office ruled his death as an apparent homicide.
    — Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The ring of material surrounding Sgr A* would be about four degrees across—about half the apparent size of your outstretched fist.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of apparent
Adjective
  • No simple annoyance, but this felt a lot like a prima facie violation of privacy.
    — J.T. Barbarese, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
  • According to the Alabama Department of Labor, the law also states that the presence of any person under 18 years of age in any restricted business establishment or restricted occupation shall be prima facie evidence of employment.
    — William Thornton | [email protected], al, 25 July 2022
Definition of prima facie

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“Axiomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/axiomatic. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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