AXIOM Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the word axiom. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for AXIOM
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| maxim | nounn | |||||||
noun • a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits • English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916) | ||||||||
| postulate | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning verb • maintain or assert • take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom • require as useful, just, or proper | ||||||||
| fundamental | adjectiveadj | |||||||
noun • any factor that could be considered important to the understanding of a particular business • the lowest tone of a harmonic series adjective satellite • serving as an essential component • being or involving basic facts or principles • far-reaching and thoroughgoing in effect especially on the nature of something | ||||||||
| premise | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn verb • set forth beforehand, often as an explanation • furnish with a preface or introduction • take something as preexisting and given | ||||||||
| principle | nounn | |||||||
noun • a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct • a rule or standard especially of good behavior • a basic truth or law or assumption • a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system • rule of personal conduct • (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature) | ||||||||
| truism | nounn | |||||||
noun • an obvious truth | ||||||||
| truth | nounn | |||||||
noun • a fact that has been verified • United States abolitionist and feminist who was freed from slavery and became a leading advocate of the abolition of slavery and for the rights of women (1797-1883) • conformity to reality or actuality • a true statement • the quality of being near to the true value | ||||||||
