Axiom — synonyms, definition

1. axiom (Noun)

adage aphorism basis catchword conception device evidence foundation fundamental law legend maxim motto origin philosophy postulate precept premise principle proof • • •

axiom (Noun) — A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits. ex. "the doctrine of sovereign immunity originated with the axiom that the king can do no wrong"

axiom (Noun) — (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident.

expression locution proposition saying Euclid's axiom Euclid's postulate Euclidean axiom aphorism apophthegm apothegm gnome moralism