axiom

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Usage notes 1.3.2 Derived terms 1.3.3 See also 1.3.4 Translations 2 Czech 2.1 Noun 2.1.1 Derived terms 3 Swedish 3.1 Noun

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[edit] Pronunciation

• (US) IPA: /ˈæks.i.əm/
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[edit] Etymology

From Middle French axiome, from Greek axioma.

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axiom (plural axioms or axiomata)

1. (philosophy) A self-evident and necessary truth; a proposition which it is necessary to take for granted; a proposition whose truth is so evident that no reasoning or demonstration can make it plainer. For example, "The whole is greater than a part."
2. (mathematics) An unproved theorem that serves as a basis for deduction of other theorems. E.g., "A point has no mass; a line has no width. A plane is a flat surface with no mass and contains an infinity of points and lines".
3. An established principle in some art or science that is universally received.

The axioms of political economy cannot be considered absolute truths.

[edit] Usage notes

An alternative plural form axiomata is very rare usage in English.

[edit] Derived terms

• axiomatic
• axiom of choice
• parallel axiom
• axiom of logic

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axiom m.

1. axiom

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• axiom výběru m.

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Inflection for axiom	Singular		Plural
neuter	Indefinite	Definite	Indefinite	Definite
Nominative	axiom	axiomet	axiom	axiomen
Genitive	axioms	axiomets	axioms	axiomens

axiom n.

1. axiom