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axiom

/ˈæksiəm/

An axiom is a statement or proposition that is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true. In logic and mathematics, it serves as the starting point or foundation for further reasoning and arguments without requiring proof itself.

أمثلة

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1

It is a common axiom that you get what you pay for.

It is a widely accepted truth that the quality of a product corresponds to its price.

2

The legal system is built upon the axiom that a person is innocent until proven guilty.

The judiciary operates on the fundamental principle that guilt must be demonstrated, not assumed.

3

You know the old axiom: if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

You are familiar with the common saying that one shouldn't change something that is working well.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
axiom
Verb
axiomatize
ظرف
axiomatically
صفة
axiomatic
مرتبط
axiomatization
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of an 'Ax' - an axiom is a sharp, solid truth that cuts through the need for further proof.

اختبار سريع

The entire philosophical system was built upon a single _____: that the mind is separate from the body.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: axiom

أمثلة

1

It is a common axiom that you get what you pay for.

everyday

It is a widely accepted truth that the quality of a product corresponds to its price.

2

The legal system is built upon the axiom that a person is innocent until proven guilty.

formal

The judiciary operates on the fundamental principle that guilt must be demonstrated, not assumed.

3

You know the old axiom: if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

informal

You are familiar with the common saying that one shouldn't change something that is working well.

4

Euclidean geometry starts from a set of five fundamental axioms.

academic

The study of Greek geometry begins with five basic propositions that are assumed to be true.

5

The company's marketing strategy relies on the axiom that the customer's needs always come first.

business

The business plan is based on the core belief that prioritizing the client is essential for success.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
axiom
Verb
axiomatize
ظرف
axiomatically
صفة
axiomatic
مرتبط
axiomatization

تلازمات شائعة

mathematical axiom A self-evident rule used in mathematical logic.
fundamental axiom A core, underlying principle of a system.
self-evident axiom A truth that is obvious and does not require explanation.
accept an axiom To agree that a specific statement is true without proof.
underlying axiom The basic assumption that supports an entire theory.

العبارات الشائعة

take as an axiom

To assume something is true from the very beginning of a discussion.

central axiom

The most important principle in a particular philosophy or system.

accepted axiom

A principle that is universally agreed upon by experts in a field.

يُخلط عادةً مع

axiom vs theorem

An axiom is assumed to be true without proof, while a theorem must be proven using axioms.

axiom vs adage

An adage is a traditional folk saying, whereas an axiom is a more formal, logical, or scientific principle.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Axiom is typically used in formal, academic, or philosophical contexts. It implies a higher degree of certainty and logical structure than words like 'saying' or 'opinion'.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'axiom' when they mean 'hypothesis'; however, a hypothesis is something to be tested, while an axiom is something already accepted as true.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of an 'Ax' - an axiom is a sharp, solid truth that cuts through the need for further proof.

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أصل الكلمة

From the Greek word 'axioma', meaning 'that which is thought worthy' or 'a self-evident principle'.

أنماط نحوية

Countable noun Plural form: axioms (standard) or axiomata (rare/archaic) Often followed by a 'that' clause (e.g., the axiom that...)
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السياق الثقافي

In Western philosophy, the search for 'first axioms' has been a central goal since the time of Aristotle and Euclid.

اختبار سريع

The entire philosophical system was built upon a single _____: that the mind is separate from the body.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: axiom

كلمات ذات صلة

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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