noun Download 🔗Share A seemingly self-evident or necessary truth which is based on assumption; a principle or proposition which cannot actually be proved or disproved. Examples : "In geometry class, we started by accepting certain statements as axioms, like "a straight line is the shortest distance between two points," without needing to prove them. " theory philosophy logic science statement math Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (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). Examples : "In geometry class, students learn that all proofs start with fundamental truths called axioms, like the statement that a straight line can be drawn between any two points. " theory math philosophy logic science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An established principle in some artistic practice or science that is universally received. Examples : "The axioms of political economy cannot be considered absolute truths." theory doctrine philosophy math science logic system Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading