Computer Science Principles

4 words in this vocabulary list

noun a self-evident truth that requires no proof

adjective self-evident or unquestionable

  • In mathematics, it is axiomatic that a straight line is the shortest distance between two points.
  • It's axiomatic in our family that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
  • It's like, axiomatic that you gotta hustle to make it in this city.
  • For her, trust was axiomatic - once broken, it could never be fully restored.

adjective relating to or happening at the end of a process or period of time; ultimate

  • The eventual outcome of the negotiation will greatly impact our company's future.
  • I'm not sure what the eventual plan is, but I'm excited to find out.
  • We'll just have to wait and see what the eventual deal is gonna be.
  • The eventual light at the end of the tunnel kept me going during the tough times.

adjective relating to or involving exchange or substitution of two mathematical quantities so that the result is the same regardless of the order in which the quantities are taken

  • In mathematics, addition is a commutative operation, meaning the order of the numbers does not affect the result.
  • When adding numbers, it doesn't matter which one you start with because addition is commutative.
  • Dude, you can switch the numbers around when adding them - it's commutative!
  • Just like how rearranging the order of ingredients in a recipe doesn't change the final dish, addition is commutative in math.

noun a style or movement in art that aims to break away from traditional representation of physical objects

  • Abstractionism is a form of art that focuses on creating works that do not depict objects or scenes from the real world.
  • Some people find abstractionism to be confusing because it doesn't always represent recognizable subjects.
  • Abstractionism is like when artists go all abstract and stuff, you know?
  • In a world of realism, abstractionism is like a breath of fresh air, allowing for endless interpretation and imagination.