axiomatic

[ak-see-uh-mat-ik] / ˌæk si əˈmæt ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

understood; aphoristic

Synonyms

STRONG

aphoristic

WEAK

absolute accepted apothegmatic assumed certain fundamental given indubitable manifest obvious presupposed proverbial self-evident unquestioned

Antonyms

WEAK

misunderstood questionable uncertain

Example Sentences

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IIT starts out by formulating five axiomatic properties of any conceivable subjective experience.

From Scientific American

It's axiomatic that you cannot win if you do not play the game.

From Salon

The reason, as always, seemed axiomatic: Ocean was performing because that’s what performers do.

From Los Angeles Times

But it’s axiomatic: Someone who doesn’t want you as-is isn’t the person you want.

From Washington Post

The pangram from yesterday’s Spelling Bee was axiomatic.

From New York Times