axiom


Definition: Meaning of, axiom in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈaksɪəm /

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axiom axioms
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  1. formal a rule or principle that is generally considered to be true
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  • Euclid's axiom (noun)
    1. mathematics any of five axioms that are generally recognized as the basis for Euclidean geometry
  • Euclid's fifth axiom (noun)
    1. only one line can be drawn through a point parallel to another line
  • Euclid's first axiom (noun)
    1. a straight line can be drawn between any two points
  • Euclid's fourth axiom (noun)
    1. all right angles are equal
  • Euclid's second axiom (noun)
    1. any terminated straight line can be projected indefinitely
  • Euclid's third axiom (noun)
    1. a circle with any radius can be drawn around any point
  • Euclidean axiom (noun)
    1. mathematics any of five axioms that are generally recognized as the basis for Euclidean geometry
  • parallel axiom (noun)
    1. only one line can be drawn through a point parallel to another line
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