Axiomatic
/ˌæksɪˈɒmətɪk/noun
Self-evident or unquestionable; taken for granted.
Did you know?The root 'axiom' has its origins in ancient Greek philosophy, where it signified a principle that was considered universally valid, almost like a spell of truth.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἀξίωμα (axíōma)
“A thing deemed worthy or deserving; a principle or truth.”
Late Latin
Latin
axiomaticus
“Pertaining to a principle that is accepted without proof.”
17th Century
English
axiomatic
“Relating to self-evident truths, particularly in mathematics and logic.”
Modern English
English
axiomatic
“Describing something that is universally accepted as true without needing evidence.”
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