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Axiom vs. Axion

Axiom

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

Examples:

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.

Examples:

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
  • Axioms are principles, while axions are particles.
  • Remember that axiom has an m for maxim, suggesting a principle or statement.
  • Axions with an n are related to science, specifically in theoretical physics.
  • Axioms are something you might discuss in philosophy or math, not axions.
  • Think of axion as a particle, something tangible in physics, unlike an axiom which is abstract.
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