Axioms

ax;i;om pronunciation: function: noun etymology: latin axioma, from greek axiōma, literally, something worthy, from axioun to think worthy, from axios worth, worthy; akin to greek agein to weigh, drive — more at agentdate: 15th century 1 : a maxim widely accepted on its intrinsic merit2 : a statement accepted as true as the basis for argument or inference : postulate 13 : an established rule or principle or a self-evident truth