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De - Pt| English Dictionary: Axiom | by the DICT Development Group |
| 5 results for Axiom | |
| From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
| From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
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Axiom \Ax"i*om\, n. [L. axioma, Gr. [?] that which is thought worthy, that which is assumed, a basis of demonstration, a principle, fr. [?] to think worthy, fr. [?] worthy, weighing as much as; cf. [?] to lead, drive, also to weigh so much: cf F. axiome. See {Agent}, a.] 1. (Logic & Math.) A self-evident and necessary truth, or a proposition whose truth is so evident as first sight that no reasoning or demonstration can make it plainer; a proposition which it is necessary to take for granted; as, [bd]The whole is greater than a part;[b8] [bd]A thing can not, at the same time, be and not be.[b8] 2. An established principle in some art or science, which, though not a necessary truth, is universally received; as, the axioms of political economy. Syn: {Axiom}, {Maxim}, {Aphorism}, {Adage}. Usage: An axiom is a self-evident truth which is taken for granted as the basis of reasoning. A maxim is a guiding principle sanctioned by experience, and relating especially to the practical concerns of life. An aphorism is a short sentence pithily expressing some valuable and general truth or sentiment. An adage is a saying of long-established authority and of universal application. | |
| From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
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AXIOM from {IBM}. ["Axiom - The Scientific Computing System", R. Jenks et al, Springer 1992]. (1995-02-21) | |
| From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
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axiom without proof in the construction of a {theory}. Compare: {lemma}. (1995-03-31) | |
| From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]: | |
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AXIOM* {A#} is one component of AXIOM*. Version: 2. (1995-02-21) | |
