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αξίωμα — meaning in English

axioma

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English meaning

  • axiom noun A statement accepted as true without proof, used as a starting point from which other results are derived.
  • commission noun A fee paid to someone, usually a percentage, for completing a sale or transaction.
  • postulate noun Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.

Senses

αξίωμα is used for these senses in English:

  • commission An official charge or authority to do something, often used of military officers.

axiom — full definition

  1. noun A statement accepted as true without proof, used as a starting point from which other results are derived.
  2. noun A saying or principle that is widely regarded as obviously true.

commission — full definition

  1. noun A fee paid to someone, usually a percentage, for completing a sale or transaction.
  2. noun An official group given authority to perform a specific task or investigation.
  3. verb To formally request and pay for a piece of work, such as art or a report.

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