Engelsk

axiomatic

gb/ˌæksiəmˈætɪk/ us/ˌæksiəmˈætɪk/
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adjective formal C1 property
1

taken as obviously true

so obvious that people do not question it

Brugsmønster: It is axiomatic that [clause].
Typisk fejl:
Often confused with "automatic" because the words look similar; "axiomatic" means "obvious/assumed true," not "happening by itself."
Synonymer
self-evident (Very close; emphasizes that it needs no proof.) | obvious (More general and less formal.) | taken for granted (Highlights acceptance without question, sometimes unexamined.)
Antonymer
debatable (Open to argument or differing views.) | questionable (Not clearly true; invites doubt.)
Ordforbindelser
axiomatic that |be axiomatic |almost axiomatic |seem axiomatic |axiomatic truth |axiomatic principle |axiomatic assumption |axiomatic fact |axiomatic idea |axiomatic belief
Temaer
language |ideas |opinions |education
Eksempler
  • In a democracy, it is axiomatic that leaders should be accountable to voters.
  • For many people, the idea that education matters is axiomatic.
  • The report treats economic growth as axiomatic, rather than something to be justified.
Læringseksempler
  • It is axiomatic that water is wet.
  • In our class, it is axiomatic that we respect each other.
adjective technical C2 property
2

based on or using axioms

using basic rules (axioms) as a starting point

Brugsmønster: [an] axiomatic system/theory/approach
Typisk fejl:
Learners may use it to mean simply "logical"; this sense specifically involves axioms in a formal system.
Synonymer
postulational (Rare; emphasizes starting from postulates/axioms.) | formal (Broader; not necessarily based on axioms.)
Antonymer
empirical (Based on observation/experiment rather than axioms.)
Ordforbindelser
axiomatic system |axiomatic approach |axiomatic method |axiomatic theory |axiomatic set theory |axiomatic framework |axiomatic basis |axiomatic foundations |axiomatic geometry |axiomatic reasoning
Temaer
mathematics |logic |science |education
Eksempler
  • Euclidean geometry is often presented in an axiomatic form.
  • The paper proposes an axiomatic framework for reasoning about causality.
  • Set theory is usually taught as an axiomatic system with carefully stated rules.
Læringseksempler
  • The course explains an axiomatic system in logic.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
axiomatic
IPA
GB/ˌæksiəmˈætɪk/
US/ˌæksiəmˈætɪk/
Stavelser og tryk
ax - io - mat - ic (4 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (mat)
Ordformer
Adjective
  • Base: axiomatic
Ordfamilie
Core family
axiom noun C1
Advanced or less common
axiomatically adverb
Udtryk

axiomatic to [someone] that [clause]

1
/ˌæksiəmˈætɪk tə sˈʌmwˌʌn ðˈæt klˈɔz/
fixed phrase formal

obvious to a person

to someone, it is clearly true

Eksempler
  • It is axiomatic to most engineers that safety comes first.
  • In her family, it was axiomatic to everyone that you arrived on time.
  • It may be axiomatic to you that prices will rise, but others disagree.

it is axiomatic that [clause]

1
/ˈɪt ˈɪz ˌæksiəmˈætɪk ðˈæt klˈɔz/
fixed phrase formal

said to be obviously true

we all accept that this is true

Eksempler
  • It is axiomatic that trust is essential in any partnership.
  • In public health, it is axiomatic that prevention is better than cure.
  • It is axiomatic that you should back up important files.

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