Which of the following words best describes a claim that is self-evident and requires no proof?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Axiomatic
- Step 1: An 'axiom' is a statement or proposition that is regarded as being established, accepted, or self-evidently true.
- Step 2: Something described as 'axiomatic' is so obviously true that it serves as an unquestioned premise.
Answer
Axiomatic.
Why not the others: 'Fallacious' means based on mistaken belief or unsound reasoning; 'Ambiguous' means open to more than one interpretation; 'Superfluous' means unnecessary or more than enough.
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