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Definition axiom

Etymology

From Middle French axiome, from Latin axi?ma (�axiom; principle�), from Ancient Greek ?????? (ax�?ma, �that which is thought to fit, a requisite, that which a pupil is required to know beforehand, a self-evident principle�), from ????? (axi�?, �to think fit or worthy, to require, to demand�), from ????? (�xios, �fit, worthy�, literally �weighing as much as; of like value�), from ??? (�g?, �I drive�).

Noun

axiom (plural axioms or axiomata) (the latter is becoming less common and is sometimes considered archaic)

1. (philosophy) A seemingly self-evident or necessary truth which is based on assumption; a principle or proposition which cannot actually be proved or disproved.
2. (logic, mathematics, proof theory) A fundamental assumption that serves as a basis for deduction of theorems; a postulate (sometimes distinguished from postulates as being universally applicable, whereas postulates are particular to a certain science or context).
3. An established principle in some artistic practice or science that is universally received.

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