(logic, mathematics, proof theory) A fundamental assumption that serves as a basis for deduction of theorems; a postulate (sometimes distinguished from postulates as being universally applicable, whereas postulates are particular to a certain science or context).
(philosophy) A seemingly self-evident or necessary truth which is based on assumption; a principle or proposition which cannot actually be proved or disproved.
An established principle in some artistic practice or science that is universally received.
axion
axion
noun
(physics) A hypothetical subatomic particle postulated to resolve certain symmetry problems concerning the strong nuclear force.
axoid
axoid
adj
(anatomy, mathematics) Relating to an axis
Relating to an axe
noun
(anatomy) axis (bone)
(mathematics) A helix surrounding an axis
bosix
comix
comix
noun
(slang) Comics, especially those that are self-published and deal with offbeat or transgressive topics
verb
Alternative spelling of commix
croix
dioxy
dixon
dixon
Proper noun
a city in Illinois, USA
a small home-rule class city in Kentucky, USA
doxia
doxie
doxie
noun
(informal) A dachshund
Alternative form of doxy (sweetheart or mistress)
exion
foxie
foxie
noun
(informal) fox terrier
Diminutive of fox
hoxie
hoxie
Proper noun
a town in Arkansas, USA.
a city in Kansas, USA
idoux
ioxus
ixion
ixora
ixora
noun
(botany) Any of the plants in the genus Ixora.
loxia
loxia
noun
crossbill (finch of genus Loxia)
loxic
moxie
moxie
noun
Nerve, spunk, strength of character.
Verve.
Wit, smarts, skill.
ninox
nixon
nixon
Noun
A low quality, low potency drug passed off as a powerful, pure drug.
oxide
oxide
noun
(chemistry) A binary chemical compound of oxygen with another chemical element.
oxids
oxids
noun
plural of oxid
oxime
oxime
noun
(organic chemistry) Any of a class of organic compounds, of general formula RR'C=NOH, derived from the condensation of an aldehyde (R' = H) or ketone with hydroxylamine.
oxims
oxims
noun
plural of oxim
oxlip
oxlip
noun
The plant Primula elatior, similar to cowslip but with larger, pale yellow flowers.
pioxe
posix
posix
Noun
Portable Operating System Interface, a set of IEEE standards designed to provide application portability between UNIX variants.
roxie
sioux
sixmo
sixmo
noun
sexto (as a paper size in printing).
toxic
toxic
adj
(figurative) Severely negative or harmful.
(figurative, of a person) Hateful or strongly antipathetic.
(medicine) Appearing grossly unwell; characterised by serious, potentially life-threatening compromise in the respiratory, circulatory or other body systems.
(toxicology, pharmacology) Having a chemical nature that is harmful to health or lethal if consumed or otherwise entering into the body in sufficient quantities.
toxin
toxin
noun
(usually proscribed) Synonym of toxicant: a toxic substance in a body requiring removal.
A toxic substance, specifically a poison produced by the biological processes of organisms.
