EUCLID'S AXIOM Synonyms
There are 4 hypernyms of the phrase euclid's axiom. (close relations)
Definition of EUCLID'S AXIOM
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assumption | nounn | |||||||
noun • a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn • celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church • a hypothesis that is taken for granted • (Christianity) the taking up of the body and soul of the Virgin Mary when her earthly life had ended • the act of taking possession of or power over something • audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to • the act of assuming or taking for granted | ||||||||
doctrine | nounn | |||||||
noun • a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school | ||||||||
index | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a numerical scale used to compare variables with one another or with some reference number • a number or ratio (a value on a scale of measurement) derived from a series of observed facts; can reveal relative changes as a function of time • a mathematical notation indicating the number of times a quantity is multiplied by itself • an alphabetical listing of names and topics along with page numbers where they are discussed • the finger next to the thumb verb • list in an index • provide with an index • adjust through indexation | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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) | ||||||||
proposition | nounn | |||||||
noun • (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false • a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection • an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors) • the act of making a proposal • a task to be dealt with verb • suggest sex to | ||||||||
euclid's postulate | nounn | |||||||
noun • (mathematics) any of five axioms that are generally recognized as the basis for Euclidean geometry | ||||||||
euclidean axiom | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • (mathematics) any of five axioms that are generally recognized as the basis for Euclidean geometry |