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axiomaticself-evidently true; taken as given or assumed without proof

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: self-evidently true; taken as given or assumed without proof

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌæksiəˈmætɪk/

Korean meaning: 자명한, 공리적인, 당연한 것으로 받아들여지는

Korean pronunciation: 액시어**매**틱

Example Sentences

  • In his company, it's axiomatic that whoever brings donuts to the meeting gets to speak first.
  • The axiomatic nature of mathematical principles makes them universally accepted.
  • It's axiomatic that my cat will knock over anything I place near the edge of a table.

axiomatic

ADJECTIVE

//ˌæksiəˈmætɪk//

self-evidently true; taken as given or assumed without proof

axiomatic concept
💡 Concept

자명한, 공리적인, 당연한 것으로 받아들여지는

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌæksiəˈmætɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌæksiəˈmætɪk/

🌳Etymology

Rootaxiom
Suffix--atic

Origin

From Greek axioma meaning 'that which is thought worthy or fit,' derived from axios meaning 'worthy' or 'of equal value.' Greek mathematicians used this term for basic principles accepted as true without proof.

🎵Rhyme

automaticsystematicdiplomaticdramatic
automatic
systematic
diplomatic
dramatic

🔗Collocations

axiomatic truth
axiomatic principle
axiomatic statement
axiomatic approach
axiomatic system
consider axiomatic

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

In his company, it's axiomatic that whoever brings donuts to the meeting gets to speak first.

The axiomatic nature of mathematical principles makes them universally accepted.

😄 Fun example

It's axiomatic that my cat will knock over anything I place near the edge of a table.

The axiomatic belief in democracy shapes our political system.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

self-evidentobviousundeniableindisputableunquestionable

Antonyms

questionabledebatableuncertain

Related

axiomprinciplefundamentalbasicpremise

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