noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
axiom; self-evident truth; maxim
Refers to a proposition that is accepted as true without proof, often used in logic, mathematics, or philosophy. Can also mean a widely accepted principle or maxim.
ユークリッド幾何学は五つの公理に基づいている。
Euclidean geometry is based on five axioms.
His claim is accepted as a self-evident truth.
axiomatic system
axiomatic theory
axiomatic method
axiom of Archimedes; Archimedean property
From Chinese 公理 (gōnglǐ), meaning 'generally acknowledged principle' or 'axiom'. The Japanese reading is こうり.