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
- noun A statement accepted as true without proof, used as a starting point from which other results are derived.
- noun A saying or principle that is widely regarded as obviously true.
commission — full definition
- noun A fee paid to someone, usually a percentage, for completing a sale or transaction.
- noun An official group given authority to perform a specific task or investigation.
- verb To formally request and pay for a piece of work, such as art or a report.