axiom
noun
A statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.
Etymology
From Greek axioma "that which is thought worthy or fit," from axioun "to think worthy," from axios "worthy."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"It is an axiom of economics that people respond to incentives."
- 2.
"Euclid built geometry from a small set of axioms."
- 3.
"The axiom "time is money" guides many business decisions."
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Fun Fact
Euclid's five axioms (or postulates) formed the basis of geometry for over 2,000 years. The fifth axiom about parallel lines was controversial, and questioning it led to non-Euclidean geometry in the 19th century.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 5 letters (A, X, I, O, M)
Scrabble Value: 14 points
Tip: Words ending in "OM" are often good scoring opportunities.
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