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”?
A — 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 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
axiom (maxim, self-evident truth, Greek) → axiom, principle.