Definition a statement that is generally believed to be obvious or true View the full definition in the Macmillan Dictionary. Origin and usage Axiom comes from the Greek and Latin ‘axiōma’ meaning ‘that which is...
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Real World English – World English
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Spelling tip of the week – assessment
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