Look up: axiom

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   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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   axiom
   [n] - (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof
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   Axiom
   A statement assumed to be true without the need for proof. See also: Deduction.
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   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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   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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   axiom
   a proposition-or well-formed formula(wff)-regarded as a self-evident truth Category: Automation (includes telecommunications and computers)
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   Axiom
   Definition (keystage 3) Axioms are statements that form the foundation of a field of mathematical study. A mathematical proof is simply a logical argument that shows that a result follows from the chosen set of axioms. The axioms themselves cannot be proved. The set of axioms must not lead to contradictory conclusions, nor should it be possible to ...
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   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, drive, also to weigh so much: cf French axiome . See Agent , adjective ] 1. (Logic & Math.) A s ...
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   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, be and not be.' ... 2. An established principle in ...
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    Axiom
    An `axiom` is a sentence or proposition that is not proved or demonstrated and is considered as self-evident or as an initial necessary consensus for a theory building or acceptation. Therefore, it is taken for granted as true, and serves as a starting point for deducing and inferencing other (theory dependent) truths. In` mathematics`, an `axiom` is any starting assumption from which other statements are logically derived. It can be a sentenc...
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    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 can make it plainer; a proposition which it is ne...
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    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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    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 proposition of a system that, although unproven, is used to pr...
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    axiom
    
    1. a saying that widely accepted on its own merits
    2. (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident
    
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    axiom
    A statement that is considered to be true without need of proof. The term 'axiom' comes from the Greek axios meaning 'worthy' and was used by many Greek philosophers and mathematicians, including Aristotle. Curiously, Euclid, whose axioms are best known of all, seems to have favored a more general p...
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    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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    Axiom
    See Mathematics.
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