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Axiom
AK-see-um
/ˈæksiəm/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Axiom
Dictionary meaning
A statement accepted as true without proof, forming the basis for further reasoning.
Examples
- Euclid's axioms underpin all of classical geometry.
Pronunciation tips
Three syllables. Stress on first syllable.
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