Euclidean axiom

Other forms: Euclidean axioms

Definitions of Euclidean axiom

1. noun

   (mathematics) any of five axioms that are generally recognized as the basis for Euclidean geometry
   synonyms: Euclid's axiom, Euclid's postulate

   types:

   Euclid's first axiom

   a straight line can be drawn between any two points

   Euclid's second axiom

   any terminated straight line can be projected indefinitely

   Euclid's third axiom

   a circle with any radius can be drawn around any point

   Euclid's fourth axiom

   all right angles are equal

   Euclid's fifth axiom, parallel axiom

   only one line can be drawn through a point parallel to another line

   type of:

   axiom

   (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident