Look up: Axiom

1. Axiom
   A statement that is assumed to be true and can later be used along with theorems to prove other theorems. Also, the starting configuration of an L-System.
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2. axiom
   [n] - (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof
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3. Axiom
   A statement assumed to be true without the need for proof. See also: Deduction.
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4. axiom
   a proposition-or well-formed formula(wff)-regarded as a self-evident truth Category: Automation (includes telecommunications and computers)
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5. Axiom
   Ax'i·om noun [ Latin axioma , Greek ... that which is thought worthy, that which is assumed, a basis of demonstration, a principle, from ... to think worthy, from ... worthy, weighing as much as; confer ... to lead, d...
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6. axiom
   1. <logic> 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, 'The whole is greater than a part;' 'A thing can not, at the same time, ...
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7. Axiom
   • (a.) An established principle in some art or science, which, though not a necessary truth, is universally received; as, the axioms of political economy. • (a.) A self-evident and necessary truth, or a proposition whose truth is so evident as first sight that no reasoning or demonstration...
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8. axiom
   in logic, an indemonstrable first principle, rule, or maxim, that has found general acceptance or is thought worthy of common acceptance whether by ... [18 related articles]
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9. axiom
   axiom 1. A self-evident or universally recognized truth; a maxim; a saying which is widely accepted on its own merits. 2. An established rule, a principle, or a law. 3. A self-evident principle or one that is accepted as true without proof as the basis for argument; a postulate. 4. A basic propos...
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10. axiom
    (logic) A well-formed formula which is taken to be true without proof in the construction of a theory. Compare: lemma. (1995-03-31)
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11. AXIOM
    (language) A commercially available subset of Scratchpad, from IBM. ['Axiom - The Scientific Computing System', R. Jenks et al, Springer 1992]. (1995-02-21)
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12. axiom
    
    • a saying that widely accepted on its own merits
    • (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident
    
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13. axiom
    axiom, in mathematics and logic, general statement accepted without proof as the basis for logically deducing other statements (theorems). Examples of axioms used widely in mathematics are those related to equality (e.g., “Two things equal to the same thing are equal to each other”; R...
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14. Axiom
    See Mathematics.
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15. axiom
    In mathematics, a statement that is assumed to be true and upon which theorems are proved by using logical deduction; for example, two straight lines cannot enclose a space. The Greek mathematician Euclid used a series of axioms that he considered could not be demonstrated in terms of simpler concepts to prove his geometrical theorems
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16. Axiom
    In traditional logic, an `axiom` or `postulate` is a proposition that is not proved or demonstrated but considered to be either self-evident, or subject to necessary decision. That is to say, an axiom is a logical statement that is assumed to be true. Therefore, its truth is taken for granted, and s...
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17. Axiom
    (computer algebra system) `Axiom` is a free general purpose computer algebra system. It consists of an interpreter environment, a compiler and a library, which defines a strongly typed, mathematically (mostly) correct type hierarchy. History: Axiom has been in development since 1971, original...
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18. Axiom
    (record label) `Axiom` was a record label founded by musician Bill Laswell in 1989, with the support of Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records. Axiom was an independent subdivision of Blackwell`s Island Records, with Laswell being afforded a budget for a certain number of albums each year...
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19. Axiom
    (Australian band) `Axiom` were a rock band formed in Melbourne, Australia in 1969 and included musicians Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd. Biography: Axiom`s formation was a by-product of the annual Hoadley`s Battle of the Sounds in which the top Australian bands of the day performed in front of...
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20. Axiom
    (disambiguation) An `axiom` is a self-evident proposition in mathematics and epistemology. `Axiom` may also refer to: Music : Computers and information technology : Other uses : See also :
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21. Axiom
    (album) `Axiom` is the debut album by Ansur. Track listing: # "Earth Erasure" – 3:19 # "Post-Apocalyptic Wastelands" – 5:08 # "Interloper" – 9:03 # "Desert Messiah" – 8:16 # "Sowers of Discord" – 7:07 ...
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