Synonyms of axiom

axiom

noun

as in theory

formal an idea or statement put forth and accepted as true by many people

The retired judge recounted the old legal axiom which states that justice and law are not always the same.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• theory
• principle
• law
• doctrine
• truism
• proposition
• rule
• premise
• standard
• hypothesis
• assumption
• postulate
• thesis
• presupposition
• belief
• presumption
• hypothetical
• given
• premiss
• supposition
• tenet
• dogma
• gospel
• verity
• precept
• basis
• if
• canon
• assertion
• foundation
• inference
• declaration
• dictum
• affirmation
• deduction
• conclusion
• ground
• ipse dixit
• avouchment