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AXIOM: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for AXIOM?

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Need another word that means the same as “axiom”? Find 5 synonyms and 30 related words for “axiom” in this overview.

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Axiom as a Noun
Definitions of "Axiom" as a noun
Synonyms of "Axiom" as a noun (5 Words)
Usage Examples of "Axiom" as a noun
Associations of "Axiom" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Axiom” are: maxim, general truth, dictum, truism, principle

Axiom as a Noun

Definitions of "Axiom" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “axiom” as a noun can have the following definitions:

A proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident.
(logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident.
A statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.
A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits.
A statement or proposition on which an abstractly defined structure is based.

Synonyms of "Axiom" as a noun (5 Words)

dictum	An authoritative declaration. The old dictum* might is right.*
general truth	The head of a religious order or congregation.
maxim	A short, pithy statement expressing a general truth or rule of conduct. The maxim* that actions speak louder than words.*
principle	A rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system. The combination of male and female principles.
truism	An obvious truth. The truism* that you get what you pay for.*

Usage Examples of "Axiom" as a noun

The axiom that sport builds character.

Associations of "Axiom" (30 Words)

adage	A proverb or short statement expressing a general truth. The old adage* out of sight out of mind.*
advise	Inform (someone) about a fact or situation in a formal or official way. Sleeping pills are not advised.
agreeably	In an enjoyable manner. An agreeably* warm day.*
allegory	A short moral story (often with animal characters. Pilgrim s Progress is an allegory* of the spiritual journey.*
aphorism	A concise statement of a scientific principle, typically by a classical author. The debate begins and ends at the level of aphorism* with commentators saying that something must be done.*
apologue	A moral fable, especially one with animals as characters.
aver	To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true. The defendant does not aver* any performance by himself.*
colloquial	(of language) used in ordinary or familiar conversation; not formal or literary. Colloquial and everyday language.
conversationalist	Someone skilled at conversation. An entertaining conversationalist.
epigram	A witty saying. A Wildean epigram.
fable	Myth and legend. I do not dream nor fable.
iterate	A quantity arrived at by iteration. The bird s call is a monotonously iterated single note.
locution	A word or phrase, especially with regard to style or idiom. His impeccable locution.
maxim	A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits. The maxim* that actions speak louder than words.*
mean	Mean or intend to express or convey. They mean* no harm.*
motto	A short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals of an individual, family, or institution. They were developing the use of leitmotifs or mottoes that appear throughout an opera.
ode	A classical poem of a kind originally meant to be sung.
parable	A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson, as told by Jesus in the Gospels. A modern day parable.
poem	A piece of writing in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by particular attention to diction (sometimes involving rhyme), rhythm, and imagery. A poem* in terza rima.*
proverb	A short, well-known pithy saying, stating a general truth or piece of advice.
quip	Make jokes or quips. Flattery will get you nowhere she quipped.
quote	A passage or expression that is quoted or cited. He quoted the Bible to her.
raconteur	A person who tells anecdotes in a skilful and amusing way. A colourful raconteur.
reportedly	According to reports or other information. He was in El Salvador reportedly* on his way to Texas.*
say	(of a clock or watch) indicate (a specified time. The clock says ten past two.
saying	A collection of short, pithy expressions identified with a particular person, especially a political or religious leader. This is stated in the sayings of the Prophet.
sonnet	Compose sonnets. He sonneted his hostess now.
spell	Orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of. How do you spell* this word.*
talk	Discussion talk about is a less formal alternative for discussion of. If you don t oblige me I ll talk.
tell	Relate (a story. I couldn t tell* if he believed me.*