axiomatic

axiomatic or axiomatical (ˌæksɪəˈmætɪk)

—*adj*
1.	relating to or resembling an axiom; self-evident
2.	containing maxims; aphoristic
3.	Compare natural deduction (of a logical system) consisting of a set of axioms from which theorems are derived by transformation rules

axiomatical or axiomatical

—*adj*

axio'matically or axiomatical

—*adv*

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Word Origin & History

axiomatic

1797, from Gk. axiomatikos, from axioma (gen. axiomatos); see axiom.

Example sentences

But these elements are axiomatic in the decision making of many potential

retirees and should be engaged, not overlooked.

It is axiomatic that a panel of this court may not overrule the holding of a

prior panel.

The result is an axiomatic system that has little relevance to the real world.

Some axiomatic judgement is made on what to measure, what to value, what to

describe.

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Related Words

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intuitionism

Matching Quote

"It is ... axiomatic that we should all think of ourselves as being more sensitive than other people because, when we are insensitive in our dealings with others, we cannot be aware of it at the time: conscious insensitivity is a self-contradiction."

-W.H. Auden