Meaning ofaxiomin English

Noun

1. a basic assumption for logical deductions (in mathematics, etc.)
   The mathematician relied on a basic axiom to derive the complex theorem.
2. a self-evident truth based on assumption; unprovable
   The concept of equality is an axiom that underlies many social and political theories.
3. a fundamental principle in art or science
   The artist's use of color was guided by a fundamental axiom of balance and harmony.