5 letter words ending in IOM

Idiom

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: An expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its individual words, but has a separate meaning of its own.

Pronunciation: US: /ˈɪd.i.əm/; UK: /ˈɪd.i.əm/

Origin and Usage: The word "idiom" comes from the Greek word "idioma," which means "peculiarity" or "special feature." Idioms are commonly used in everyday language and are often specific to a particular language or culture. They can be difficult for non-native speakers to understand because the meaning of the idiom is not related to the literal meaning of the words used.

Synonyms: Expression, phrase, saying, colloquialism, turn of phrase.

Related Words: Phrase, slang, jargon, trope, cliché.

Example Sentences:

• Shes always using idioms that I don understand.
• Its raining cats and dogs outside, which is an idiom that means its raining heavily.
• Hes a bit of a loose cannon, which is an idiom that means hes unpredictable.

Here is the requested information on the word "axiom": Axiom 1. Parts of Speech

Noun

2. Definitions

1. A statement or proposition that is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.
2. A self-evident truth that requires no proof.

3. Pronunciations (US, UK)

• US: /ˈæksiəm/
• UK: /ˈæksiəm/

4. Origin and Usage

The word "axiom" comes from the Greek word "axios," meaning "worthy." It was first used in English in the 15th century. Axioms are often used in mathematics and logic, where they are considered to be self-evident truths that do not require proof. They are also used in philosophy and other fields to describe fundamental principles that are accepted without question.

5. Synonyms

• Maxim
• Principle
• Postulate
• Assumption
• Truism

6. Related Words

• Logic
• Truth
• Proof
• Lemma
• Facta

7. Example Sentences

• "The axiom that he shortest distance between two points is a straight line is well-known in mathematics."
• "In philosophy, the axiom I think, therefore I am is a fundamental principle."