axiomatic

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. adjective evident without proof or argument
  2. adjective containing aphorisms or maxims
  3. adjective of or relating to or derived from axioms; ; - S.S.Stevens

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἀξιωμᾰτικός (axiōmătikós, “employing logical propositions”), from ἀξίωμα (axíōma, “self-evident principle”) + -ικός (-ikós, “of or pertaining to, -ic”), equivalent to axiom + -atic.

In classic literature

Synonyms

self-evident, taken for granted

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