Synonyms of axioms

axioms

noun

plural of axiom

as in theories

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.

Related Words

• theories
• doctrines
• principles
• laws
• standards
• propositions
• truisms
• premises
• assumptions
• postulates
• verities
• rules
• hypotheses
• presuppositions
• presumptions
• beliefs
• givens
• tenets
• dogmas
• precepts
• suppositions
• theses
• hypotheticals
• ifs
• gospels
• declarations
• canons
• inferences
• assertions
• foundations
• grounds
• affirmations
• deductions
• bases
• dicta
• conclusions
• ipse dixits
• avouchments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of axioms

Yes, the Greeks made remarkable advances in mathematics, but mostly in geometry, which is about solid, stable objects and uses a strict hierarchy of axioms, rules, and procedures—very Platonic. — Literary Hub, 20 Aug. 2026

So rather than roll those binary axioms up into a conclusion, there is an easier way to judge the scale of the future of AI, even if not its shape. — Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Spiritual philosopher Alan Watts is mentioned in Past the Veil’s press release, and Lay imbues these axioms with profundity like only the best teachers can. — Linnie Greene, Pitchfork, 29 July 2026

Everything in mathematics therefore rests on the axioms, or basic building blocks, of the field. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 May 2026

One may argue that a more fundamental theory (with more complete axioms) could decide the question, but the final theory should not have undecidable statements. — Quanta Magazine, 18 May 2026