公理 (gōng lǐ) — axiom (in mathematics, logic); self-evident truth; generally accepted principle
Definition
A '公理' is a foundational, self-evident principle taken as true without proof — used in mathematics, logic, and philosophy. Unlike a theorem, it needs no derivation.
noun
axiom (in mathematics, logic)self-evident truthgenerally accepted principle
Examples
- 公理。gōng lǐ Shì shù xué zhèng míng de jī chǔ.Axioms are the foundation of mathematical proof.
- 公理。Zhè ge dào lǐ yǐ jīng chéng le gōng rèn de gōng lǐ.This principle has become a universally accepted axiom.
- ，公理。Zài zhé xué shàng, gōng lǐ wǎng wǎng shì bù xū yào zhèng míng de.In philosophy, axioms are often self-evident propositions.
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