axiom
Translation
axiom, principle, maxim
Examples
It is a widely held axiom that you get what you pay for.
It is a widely held axiom that you get what you pay for.
Grammar Patterns
((an)) axiom a statement accepted as true It is a widely held axiom that you get what you pay for.
Similar Words
Synonyms: principle, maxim, truth
Etymology
From Greek 'axioma', meaning 'what is thought worthy or fit'.
Memory Tips
An axiom is a statement that is accepted as true without proof, like an 'axis' for an argument.