Axiom



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.公理;定理
• ［英］ n.公理 ( maxim) ;定理 ( an established principle)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Latin axioma, from Greek axiōma, literally, something worthy, from axioun to think worthy, from axios worth, worthy; akin to Greek agein to weigh, drive — more at agent
• Date: 15th century
• 1. a maxim widely accepted on its intrinsic merit
• 2. a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference ; postulate 1
• 3. an established rule or principle or a self-evident truth

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