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Axiom

🔄 Synonyms of "Axiom"

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Word	Definition
maximnoun	A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Axiom"

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Word	Definition
maximnoun	A precept; a succinct statement or observation of a rule of conduct or moral teaching.
postulatenoun	Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.
premisenoun	A proposition antecedently supposed or proved; something previously stated or assumed as the basis of further argument; a condition; a supposition.
principlenoun	A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.
truismnoun	A self-evident or obvious truth.
justicenoun	The state or characteristic of being just or fair.
theoremnoun	(mathematics) A mathematical statement of some importance that has been proven to be true. Minor theorems are often called propositions. Theorems which are not very interesting in themselves but are an essential part of a bigger theorem's proof are called lemmas.
officenoun	(religion) A ceremonial duty or service, particularly:
postnoun	A long dowel or plank protruding from the ground; a fencepost; a lightpost.
dictumnoun	An authoritative statement; a dogmatic saying; a maxim, an apothegm.
preceptnoun	A rule or principle, especially one governing personal conduct.
dogmanoun	A doctrine (or set of doctrines) relating to matters such as morality and faith, set forth authoritatively by a religious organization or leader.
lawnoun	(usually with "the") The body of binding rules and regulations, customs, and standards established in a community by its legislative and judicial authorities.
truthnoun	True facts, genuine depiction or statements of reality.
aphorismnoun	A concise, terse, laconic, or memorable expression of a general truth or principle.
rulenoun	A regulation, law, guideline.
propositionnoun	(countable) An idea, plan, or suggestion offered.
tenetnoun	An opinion, belief, or principle that is held as absolute truth by someone or especially an organization.
canonnoun	A group of literary works that are generally accepted as representing a field.
fundamentalnoun	Essential; extremely important.