First Known Use: 15th century
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axiom
noun ax·i·om \ˈak-sē-əm\
: a rule or principle that many people accept as true
Full Definition of AXIOM
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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Origin of AXIOM
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
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axiom
noun ax·i·om \ˈak-sē-əm\
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