axiom vs maxim
Definitions
noun
- (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident
- a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
Examples
Once tawhid is accepted as the first axiom of thought, the goal of life becomes bridging the gap between the asserter and the asserted.
Shakespeare with practical axioms and domestick wisdom.
Educators have also applied paper folding to such diverse mathematical objects as logical structures, axiomatic systems, and tessellations with geometrical figures.
Definitions
noun
- a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
Examples
Some children may require a great deal of support as they acquire the social skills necessary for maximum independence.
Take the maximum draw weight of the bow required and multiply this by a factor of 5.
Since interviewers represent the interface between the research and the respondent, they have an important role in maximizing the response rate for the survey.
