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axiomatic

/ˌaksɪəˈmatɪk/

C1CEFR level
70/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

General adjective

Self-evident or unquestionable; taken as an established principle.

It is axiomatic in journalism that one should verify a claim before printing it.

Similar: self-evident, given, unquestionable

Origin: From Greek axioma 'that which is thought fitting', from axios 'worthy'.

Topic: logic in General English

Business adjective

Regarded as self-evidently true and accepted without need for further proof.

It is almost axiomatic in the industry that customer acquisition costs rise as a market matures.

Similar: self-evident, given

Topic: Frameworks & analysis in Business English

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