euclid's axiom

1. (mathematics) any of five axioms that are generally recognized as the basis for Euclidean geometry (synset 106015041)
   referred to in: math, mathematics, maths - a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
   is a type of: axiom - (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident
   subtypes:

   • euclid's first axiom - a straight line can be drawn between any two points
   • euclid's second axiom - any terminated straight line can be projected indefinitely
   • euclid's third axiom - a circle with any radius can be drawn around any point
   • euclid's fourth axiom - all right angles are equal
   • euclid's fifth axiom, parallel axiom - only one line can be drawn through a point parallel to another line
   same as: euclid's postulate, euclidean axiom

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