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Adage vs. Axiom
Adage
/ˈædɪdʒ/Examples:
He often quoted the adage, "Honesty is the best policy.Her grandmother's favorite adage was, "A stitch in time saves nine.Understanding the adage, 'Actions speak louder than words,' can guide conduct.
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This word has no antonymsAxiom
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Honesty is often considered a vital axiom in leadership.The axiom of conservation of energy governs physical changes.Mathematics relies heavily on fundamental axioms.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- An adage is often more traditional and widely recognized than an axiom.
- Adages are typically more proverb-like, containing wisdom from past experiences.
- Axioms are often used in more formal contexts, like mathematics or logic, as universally accepted truths.
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