axiomatic

Also ax·i·o·mat·i·cal

[ak-see-uh-mat-ik]

adjective

1. pertaining to or of the nature of an axiom; self-evident; obvious.

2. aphoristic.

axiomatic

/ ˌæksɪəˈmætɪk /

adjective

1. relating to or resembling an axiom; self-evident

2. containing maxims; aphoristic

3. (of a logical system) consisting of a set of axioms from which theorems are derived by transformation rules Compare natural deduction

Other Word Forms

• axiomatically adverb
• nonaxiomatic adjective
• nonaxiomatical adjective
• nonaxiomatically adverb
• unaxiomatic adjective
• unaxiomatically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of axiomatic¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; from Greek axiōmatikós, equivalent to axiōmat- (stem of axíōma axiom ) + -ikos -ic

Example Sentences

“It’s axiomatic at this point, but Trump’s continued support, despite the kind of scandal that would have scuttled literally any other previous candidate in American history, is truly astounding,” says Mr Engel.

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IIT starts out by formulating five axiomatic properties of any conceivable subjective experience.

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It's axiomatic that you cannot win if you do not play the game.

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Conservative theorizing on politics, civil society or ethics and morals is very likely derived from one or more of these three axiomatic rules.

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It is axiomatic among the two ruling parties that there must be a constant preparation for war.

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