Question

a statement we accept without proof is called a ______.
○ theorem
○ term
○ definition
○ postulate

Explanation:

• A theorem is a statement proven from other statements.
• A term is a word or phrase with a specific meaning, not a statement accepted without proof.
• A definition is a statement that explains the meaning of a term, not accepted without proof in the relevant sense.
• A postulate (or axiom) is a statement accepted without proof as a starting point for reasoning.

Answer:

D. postulate