Scientific Laws

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a statement or proposition that is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true

  • In mathematics, an axiom is a statement that is taken to be true without proof.
  • The basic axiom of economics is that people respond to incentives.
  • I live by the axiom 'treat others how you want to be treated'.
  • The golden rule can be seen as a moral axiom in many cultures.

adjective not violated or profaned; intact; unbroken

  • The inviolate principles of the constitution must be upheld at all times.
  • We promised to keep this secret inviolate, so don't go blabbing about it.
  • I'll make sure that your privacy remains inviolate, no worries.
  • Her love for him was inviolate, untouched by the passage of time.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb to indicate the absence of any exceptions or exclusions

  • The rules must be followed without exception.
  • Everyone has to pitch in, without exception.
  • No one gets a free pass, without exception.
  • The beauty of nature is awe-inspiring, without exception.