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[こう(公)·り(理)]
kouri
noun, no adjective

English Meaning(s) for 公理

noun, no adjective
  1. axiom; maxim; self-evident truth
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Definition and Synonyms for 公理

Theory a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world
Synonyms: セオリー, 体系, 公理, 原理, 学説, 定理, 理論, 説
Axiom a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof
Synonyms: 公理, 自明の理
Theory an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
Synonyms: セオリー, 体系, 公理, 原理, 学説, 定理, 理論, 説
Axiom its truth is assumed to be self-evident
Synonyms: 公理, 自明の理

Meanings for each kanji in 公理

公 public; prince; official; governmental Kanji Details »
理 logic; arrangement; reason; justice; truth Kanji Details »

Categories 公理 is a member of

Explanation thought that makes something comprehensible
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Proposition a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
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