axiom
Translation
axiom, postulate
Examples
It is an axiom that hard work pays off.
It is an axiom that hard work pays off.
A basic axiom of geometry is that two points define a line.
A basic axiom of geometry is that two points define a line.
Grammar Patterns
((an axiom that...)) a self-evident truth that... It is an axiom that practice makes perfect.
Similar Words
Synonyms: principle, postulate, maxim
Etymology
From Greek 'axioma', meaning 'what is thought worthy or fit'.
Memory Tips
Think of an 'axiom' as a 'maximum' truth, a fundamental principle that doesn't need proof.