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Axiom vs. Axion

Axiom

A statement or proposition that is generally accepted as true without controversy or question.

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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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Axion

Axion is a theoretical particle postulated to solve certain issues in particle physics.

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The axion could help solve the strong CP problem in physics.Physicists are searching for axions using specialized detectors.Axions are hypothesized as a component of dark matter.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Axiom has an m just like mathematics, and is often used in mathematical or logical contexts.
  • Axion ends with n, like neutrino, a physics term, and relates to a hypothetical particle.
  • Remember that axiom is about certainty as its a fundamental truth, while axion is more speculative as its a theoretical concept.
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