self-evident
evident in itself without proof or demonstration; axiomatic.
Origin of self-evident
1Other words for self-evident
Other words from self-evident
- self-ev·i·dence, noun
- self-ev·i·dent·ly, adverb
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How to use self-evident in a sentence
Self-evidence is merely a convenient term for disguising the difference between the indubitably given and the believed in.
Essays in Experimental Logic | John DeweySelf-evidence is often a mere will-o'-the-wisp, which is sure to lead us astray if we take it as our guide.
Mysticism and Logic and Other Essays | Bertrand RussellFor absolute truth has become a chimera, self-evidence an illusion, and intuition untrustworthy.
Pragmatism | D.L. MurrayJudgements of intrinsic ethical or aesthetic value are apt to have some self-evidence, but not much.
The Problems of Philosophy | Bertrand RussellSelf-evidence, however, is not confined to those among general principles which are incapable of proof.
The Problems of Philosophy | Bertrand Russell
British Dictionary definitions for self-evident
containing its own evidence or proof without need of further demonstration
Derived forms of self-evident
- self-evidence, noun
- self-evidently, adverb
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