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Topic: Science

axiom

IPA: /ˈæksiəm/

KK: /ˈæksɪəm/

noun

Definition: A statement or principle that is accepted as true without needing proof, often used as a starting point for reasoning or argument.

Example: In mathematics, an axiom serves as a foundational truth upon which other statements are built.

axiomatic

IPA: /ˌæksɪˈmætɪk/

KK: /ˌæksɪˈɒmətɪk/

adjective

Definition: Something that is accepted as true or obvious without needing proof or explanation.

Example: It is axiomatic that the sun rises in the east.

axiomatically

IPA: /ˌæksɪˈɒmɪkli/

KK: /ˌæksɪˈɒmɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is based on or follows accepted principles or truths without needing proof.

Example: The theory was accepted axiomatically, as it was built on well-established facts.

axiomatization

IPA: /ˌæksɪəˈmætəˌzeɪʃən/

KK: /ˌæksɪəˈmætɪzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The process of creating a set of basic principles or rules that are accepted as true without proof, often used in mathematics and logic.

Example: The axiomatization of geometry helped to clarify its foundational concepts.

axion

IPA: /ˈæksiən/

KK: /ˈæksɪən/

noun

Definition: A theoretical particle that is believed to have no charge or spin and a small mass, suggested to help explain some behaviors of the strong nuclear force.

Example: Scientists are researching the axion to understand its role in the universe.

axis

IPA: /ˈæksɪs/

KK: /ˈæksɪs/

adjective

Definition: Not applicable as 'axis' is not an adjective; it typically refers to a line around which something rotates or a central point of reference.

Example: The axis of the Earth is tilted, which affects the seasons.

noun

Definition: A straight line that something rotates around or is organized around, often used in geometry, art, or anatomy.

Example: The Earth rotates on its axis, which is an imaginary line running from the North Pole to the South Pole.

axisymmetric

IPA: //ˌæksɪˈsɪmɪk//

KK: /ˌæksɪˈsɪmɪk/

adjective

Definition: Having the same shape or structure on both sides of a central line or axis.

Example: The design of the building is axisymmetric, making it look balanced from all angles.

axisymmetrical

IPA: //ˌæksɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl//

KK: /ˌæksɪsɪˈmɛtrɪkəl/

adjective

Definition: Having symmetry around an axis, meaning that the shape or object looks the same when rotated around that axis.

Example: The design of the vase is axisymmetrical, making it visually appealing from all angles.

axisymmetry

IPA: /ˌæksɪˈsɪmɪtri/

KK: /ˌæksɪˈsɪmɪtri/

noun

Definition: A type of symmetry where an object looks the same when rotated around a central line or axis.

Example: The design of the sculpture exhibits perfect axisymmetry, making it visually appealing from all angles.

axon

IPA: /ˈæksɒn/

KK: /ˈæksɒn/

noun

Definition: A long part of a nerve cell that carries signals away from the main body of the cell.

Example: The axon transmits electrical impulses to other neurons.

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