axiomatic
gb/ˌæksiəmˈætɪk/ us/ˌæksiəmˈætɪk/
C1
English
magától értetődő, evidens, axiomatikus
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FORMAL
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evidens
C1
Usage pattern:
It is axiomatic that [clause].
In a democracy, it is axiomatic that leaders should be accountable to voters.
Egy demokráciában magától értetődő, hogy a vezetők elszámoltathatók a választókkal szemben.
For many people, the idea that education matters is axiomatic.
Sok ember számára magától értetődő, hogy az oktatás fontos.
The report treats economic growth as axiomatic, rather than something to be justified.
Learner examples
It is axiomatic that water is wet.
Magától értetődő, hogy a víz vizes.
In our class, it is axiomatic that we respect each other.
Az osztályunkban magától értetődő, hogy tiszteljük egymást.
Common mistake:
Often confused with "automatic" because the words look similar; "axiomatic" means "obvious/assumed true," not "happening by itself."
Meaning
taken as obviously true
Collocations
axiomatic that
|be axiomatic
|almost axiomatic
|seem axiomatic
|axiomatic truth
|axiomatic principle
|axiomatic assumption
|axiomatic fact
|axiomatic idea
|axiomatic belief
Synonyms
self-evident (Very close; emphasizes that it needs no proof.)
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obvious (More general and less formal.)
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taken for granted (Highlights acceptance without question, sometimes unexamined.)
Antonyms
debatable (Open to argument or differing views.)
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questionable (Not clearly true; invites doubt.)
Themes
language
|ideas
|opinions
|education
Definition
so obvious that people do not question it
Accepted as true or obvious without needing proof or argument.
C2
TECHNICAL
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axiomatikus
C2
Usage pattern:
[an] axiomatic system/theory/approach
Euclidean geometry is often presented in an axiomatic form.
Az euklideszi geometriát gyakran axiomatikus formában mutatják be.
The paper proposes an axiomatic framework for reasoning about causality.
A tanulmány egy axiomatikus keretrendszert javasol az okságról való következtetéshez.
Set theory is usually taught as an axiomatic system with carefully stated rules.
Learner examples
The course explains an axiomatic system in logic.
A kurzus egy axiomatikus rendszert magyaráz el a logikában.
Common mistake:
Learners may use it to mean simply "logical"; this sense specifically involves axioms in a formal system.
Meaning
based on or using axioms
Collocations
axiomatic system
|axiomatic approach
|axiomatic method
|axiomatic theory
|axiomatic set theory
|axiomatic framework
|axiomatic basis
|axiomatic foundations
|axiomatic geometry
|axiomatic reasoning
Synonyms
postulational (Rare; emphasizes starting from postulates/axioms.)
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formal (Broader; not necessarily based on axioms.)
Antonyms
empirical (Based on observation/experiment rather than axioms.)
Themes
mathematics
|logic
|science
|education
Definition
using basic rules (axioms) as a starting point
Relating to axioms, or built from a set of axioms as a basis for reasoning, especially in mathematics, logic, or formal theory.
Grammar
Dictionary form
axiomatic
IPA
GB/ˌæksiəmˈætɪk/
US/ˌæksiəmˈætɪk/
Syllables & stress
ax - io - mat - ic (4 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (mat)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: axiomatic
Word family
Core family
axiom
noun C1
Advanced or less common
axiomatically
adverb
Expressions
axiomatic to [someone] that [clause]
1/ˌæksiəmˈætɪk tə sˈʌmwˌʌn ðˈæt klˈɔz/
fixed phrase
formal
obvious to a person
to someone, it is clearly true
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- It is axiomatic to my teacher that we do our homework.
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
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- It is axiomatic that practice helps you improve.