(logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
MAXIM
a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916)
Principle or rule of conduct.
PROVERB
a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
SAW
see and understand, have a good eye; "The artist must first learn to see"
perceive (an idea or situation) mentally; "Now I see!"; "I just can't see your point"; "Does she realize how important this decision is?"; "I don't understand the idea"
observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect; "The customs agent examined the baggage"; "I must see your passport before you can enter the country"
get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally; "I learned that she has two grown-up children"; "I see that you have been promoted"
see or watch; "view a show on television"; "This program will be seen all over the world"; "view an exhibition"; "Catch a show on Broadway"; "see a movie"
make sense of; assign a meaning to;
observe as if with an eye; "The camera saw the burglary and recorded it"
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something;
date regularly; have a steady relationship with; "Did