noun a statement or proposition that is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true
In science, axioms are fundamental principles or laws that are assumed to be true and form the basis of a theory or system.
In philosophy, an axiom is a self-evident truth that serves as a basis for reasoning or belief.
In logic, an axiom is a statement that is accepted as true without proof, used as a premise in deductive reasoning.
In mathematics, an axiom is a statement that is taken to be true without proof, serving as a starting point for further reasoning.
In writing, an axiom may be used to establish a fundamental truth or principle that serves as a foundation for the rest of the work.
Psychologists may use axioms as basic assumptions or principles that guide their understanding of human behavior and mental processes.
In mathematics, axioms are used as self-evident truths or starting points for logical reasoning and proof.
Philosophers may use axioms as fundamental beliefs or principles that form the basis of their philosophical theories.
In computer science, axioms may be used to define the basic properties or behaviors of algorithms, data structures, or systems.
Economists may use axioms as foundational assumptions or principles that underlie economic theories and models.