(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
imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind; "I can't see him on horseback!"; "I can see what will happen"; "I can see a risk in this strategy"
come together; "I'll probably see you at the meeting"; "How nice to see you again!"
cut with a saw; "saw wood for the fireplace"
accompany or escort; "I'll see you to the door"
go or live through; "We had many trials to go through"; "he saw action in Viet Nam"
perceive or be contemporaneous with;
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight; "You have to be a good observer to see all the details"; "Can you see the bird in that tree?"; "He is blind--he cannot see"
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"