axiomatize

/æksiˌɒməˈtaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to express or formulate a set of self-evident propositions or axioms, especially in a mathematical or logical system

“The mathematician spent years axiomatizing the theory to make it more accessible to students.”

2. noun

the act of expressing or formulating a set of self-evident propositions or axioms, especially in a mathematical or logical system

“Axiomatization of the theory was a crucial step in its development.”

Synonyms

  • codify
  • formalize

Antonyms

  • generalize
  • simplify