axioms

Noun

axiom (plural axioms or axiomata)

1. A seemingly self-evident or necessary truth which is based on assumption; a principle or proposition which cannot actually be proved or disproved.
   • Near-synonyms: given, facticity

   Synonyms:

   axioma, postulate, given, facticity

2. (proof theory) A fundamental assumption that serves as a basis for deduction of theorems; a postulate (sometimes distinguished from postulates as being universally applicable, whereas postulates are particular to a certain science or context).
   • Holonym: formal system

   Synonyms:

   axioma, postulate, given, facticity

3. An established principle in some artistic practice or science that is universally received.
   • The axioms of political economy cannot be considered absolute truths.