SpellRight › Spelling
Uncommonaxiom
The correct spelling is axiom.
How to pronounce axiom
/ˈaks.ɪ.əm/
nounIPA: /ˈaks.ɪ.əm/
Say it like: Axio-m
The correct spelling is axiom. A seemingly self-evident or necessary truth which is based on assumption; a principle or proposition which cannot actually be proved or disproved. For example: "The axioms of political economy cannot be considered absolute truths."
Usage Examples
“The axioms of political economy cannot be considered absolute truths.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A seemingly self-evident or necessary truth which is based on assumption; a principle or proposition which cannot actually be proved or disproved.
- 2.(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.
Similar words
Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.