Definitions from Wiktionary (axiom)
▸ noun: (philosophy) A seemingly self-evident or necessary truth which is based on assumption; a principle or proposition which cannot actually be proved or disproved.
▸ noun: (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).
▸ noun: An established principle in some artistic practice or science that is universally received.
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▸ noun: (philosophy) A seemingly self-evident or necessary truth which is based on assumption; a principle or proposition which cannot actually be proved or disproved.
▸ noun: (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).
▸ noun: An established principle in some artistic practice or science that is universally received.
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maxim,
axiomization,
principle,
metaphysic,
enthymeme,
absolute,
absolute idea,
idea,
hypostasis,
pregiven,
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self-evident axiom,
empirical axiom,
logical axiom,
mathematical axiom,
moral axiom,
scientific axiom,
metaphysical axiom,
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