independent axiom

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noun Logic, Mathematics.

in a set of axioms, one that cannot be proved by using the others in the set.

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Origin of independent axiom

First recorded in 1900–05

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How to use independent axiom in a sentence

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The issue polls well among Democratic, Republican, and independent voters.
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For the last nine years, they have battled secular Baluch nationalists who would like to see an independent Baluchistan.
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I am reminded of the story of Senator Bernie Sanders (Independent, VT) walking along the shores of Lake Champlain.
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This is a job for independent committees, like Bowles-Simpson, not a partisan slugfest.
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So far Murat had always held subordinate commands; his great ambition was to become the commander-in-chief of an independent army.
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In a strict sense, of course, no child's drawing is absolutely spontaneous and independent of external stimulus and guidance.
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While the majority pulled in one way there was an active minority that wished the Nana to set up an independent kingdom.
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Divine Providence is about to place independence within our reach, in a manner most acceptable to a free and independent people.
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