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- [ak-see-uh m]
- /ˈæk si əm/
- /ˈæk.si.əm/
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- [ak-see-uh m]
- /ˈæk si əm/
Definitions of axiom word
- countable noun axiom An axiom is a statement or idea which people accept as being true. 3
- noun axiom a generally accepted proposition or principle, sanctioned by experience; maxim 3
- noun axiom a universally established principle or law that is not a necessary truth 3
- noun axiom a self-evident statement 3
- noun axiom a statement or formula that is stipulated to be true for the purpose of a chain of reasoning: the foundation of a formal deductive system 3
- noun axiom a statement universally accepted as true; maxim 3
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Origin of axiom
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; < Latin axiōma < Greek: something worthy, equivalent to axiō-, variant stem of axioûn to reckon worthy + -ma resultative noun suffix
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Parts of speech for Axiom
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axiom popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for axiom
noun axiom
- aphorism — An aphorism is a short witty sentence which expresses a general truth or comment.
- dictum — A dictum is a formal statement made by someone who has authority.
- maxim — Hiram Percy, 1869–1936, U.S. inventor.
- precept — a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct.
- adage — An adage is something which people often say and which expresses a general truth about some aspect of life.
Antonyms for axiom
noun axiom
- absurdity — the quality or state of being absurd; nonsense
- ambiguity — If you say that there is ambiguity in something, you mean that it is unclear or confusing, or it can be understood in more than one way.
- foolishness — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- nonsense — words or language having little or no sense or meaning.
- paradox — a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.
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