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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions axiom noun  (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." (mathematics) A theorem that cannot be proved and is therefore fundamental, necessary, and assumed. Axioms form the basis of a mathematical system. An established principle in some art or science that is universally received. :: The axioms of political economy cannot be considered absolute truths. Etymology: From axiome, from axioma.      Full Definition of axiom  Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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