1. evident without proof or argument (Freq. 1) - an axiomatic truth - we hold these truths to be self-evident • Syn: self-evident, taken for granted • Similar to: obvious • Derivationally related forms: axiom 2. containing aphorisms or maxims - axiomatic wisdom • Syn: aphoristic • Pertains to noun: axiom • Derivationally related forms: aphorism (for: aphoristic), axiom 3. of or relating to or derived from axioms - axiomatic physics - "the postulational method was applied to geometry"- S.S.Stevens • Syn: axiomatical, postulational • Pertains to noun: axiom (for: axiomatical), axiom • Derivationally related forms: axiom (for: axiomatical), axiom