It's an axiom that honesty is the best policy.
诚实是最好的政策是一条公理。
In mathematical terms, an axiom is considered a self-evident truth. Which of the following words is a synonym for “axiom”?
B — postulate. “axiom” means n. principle truth rule
It is a basic ______ of geometry that all right angles are equal.
B — axiom. “axiom” means n. principle truth rule
axiom — n. principle truth rule. In Chinese: 公理，格言.
axiom is pronounced /ˈæksiəm/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ax · i · om.
It's an axiom that honesty is the best policy. (诚实是最好的政策是一条公理。)
proverb, maxim — all close in meaning to axiom (n. principle truth rule).
Yes. axiom appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 800+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.
axiom (maxim, self-evident truth, Greek) → axiom, principle.