Axiom

[ ak-see-uh m ]

noun

  1. a statement or proposition which is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true

Examples of axiom in a sentence:

  • Mrs. Struthers is an awful teacher who does not believe the axiom that states, “all children can learn”.
  • Because the police officer believes the axiom “people cannot change”, he will not listen to the suspect’s claim of innocence