axiom

Meaning

A statement or principle that is considered true and does not require proof.

A statement or principle that is generally accepted as being true and that can be used as the basis for argument or inference.

a statement or principle that is generally accepted as true

Example Sentences

Actions speak louder than words is a well-known axiom.

The axiom that hard work leads to success is widely accepted.

It is an axiom of economics that supply creates its own demand.

Synonyms

principle, truth, postulate, maxim, truism, fundamental truth, basic principle, established fact, rule

Entry 1

principle, truth, postulate

Entry 2

principle, maxim, truism, fundamental truth, basic principle, established fact

Entry 3

principle, rule, maxim, truism, postulate

Antonyms

misconception, falsehood, fallacy, error, myth, delusion, paradox

Entry 1

misconception, falsehood, fallacy

Entry 2

fallacy, misconception, error, falsehood, myth, delusion

Entry 3

falsehood, paradox, misconception

Collocations

basic axiom, mathematical axiom, logical axiom