axiomatically
Adverb: 1. In a way that is based on or derived from an axiom; in a self-evident or unquestionable manner. It describes something that is accepted as true without needing proof because it is a fundamental principle. 2. As an obvious or necessary consequence; as a matter of logical certainty. It indicates that a statement follows directly and undeniably from established principles.
The adverb "axiomatically" is used to modify a verb, an adjective, or a whole clause to state that something is true based on a fundamental, self-evident truth. It is formal and often used in academic, philosophical, mathematical, or logical contexts. * It is placed before the adjective or past participle it modifies. * It can be used at the beginning of a sentence to modify the entire statement that follows.
- Modifying a verb/statement:
- Modifying an adjective:
- Sentence-initial use: Axiomatically, a democratic government derives its power from the consent of the governed.
- In logic and mathematics: Used to describe a proposition that is taken as a starting point for reasoning, from which other statements are logically derived.
- In Euclidean geometry, it is axiomatically accepted that parallel lines never meet.
- In philosophical argument: Used to assert a foundational premise that is not argued within the current context but is treated as given.
- The author begins from the axiomatically held belief in the inherent dignity of every person.
- Axiom (n): A statement or proposition that is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.
- Axiomatic (adj): 1. Self-evident or unquestionable. 2. Relating to or containing axioms.
- It is axiomatic that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
- Self-evidently
- Necessarily
- Obviously (in a logical sense)
- Fundamentally
- By definition
- Debatably
- Questionably
- Contingently
- Empirically (derived from observation/experiment rather than pure logic)
- on the basis of axioms
- this is axiomatically given