Vocabulary Spotlight
Axiom
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: स्वयंसिद्ध सत्य (Swayamsiddh Satya) – A statement or principle that is generally accepted as true without proof, often used as a starting point in reasoning.
Pronunciation
[ak-see-uhm]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Maxim – सामान्य नियम (Saamanya Niyam)
Related Words
Postulate – स्वयंसिद्धि (Swayamsiddhi)
Word Origin
“Axiom” shabd Greek ke “axioma” se aaya hai, jiska matlab hai “worthy” ya “that which is thought fitting.” Yeh philosophy aur mathematics mein istamaal hota hai ek self-evident truth ke roop mein.
– The word “Axiom” comes from the Greek “axioma,” meaning “worthy” or “that which is thought fitting.” It is often used in philosophy and mathematics as a self-evident truth.
Word Family
Noun: Axiom – स्वयंसिद्ध सत्य (Swayamsiddh Satya)
Adjective: Axiomatic – स्वयंसिद्ध (Swayamsiddh)
Usage Examples
1. “Honesty is the best policy” ek axiom hai jo kaafi logon ke jeevan ka aadhar hai.
– “Honesty is the best policy” is an axiom that is the foundation of many people’s lives.
2. Mathematics mein kuch axioms ko bina proof ke accept kiya jata hai.
– In mathematics, some axioms are accepted without proof.
Cultural Note
India mein bhi kai aise sayings hain jo axioms ke roop mein accept kiye jaate hain, jaise “सच्चाई की हमेशा जीत होती है” (Sachchai ki hamesha jeet hoti hai), jo hamari samajik soch ko reflect karta hai.
In Context
“Axiom” shabd ka use commonly philosophy, mathematics aur logic mein hota hai. Yeh vaakya ya principles hain jo universally true maana jate hain aur reasoning ke foundation ke roop mein kaam karte hain.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Axiom” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Axiom” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?