Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
apodictic
Adjective
/ˌæpəˈdɪktɪk/
Definition
Absolutely certain or necessarily true; of a nature that is undeniable or evident.
Examples
- His conclusions were based on apodictic reasoning that left no room for doubt.
- The laws of mathematics are often considered to be apodictic truths.
- In her lecture, she provided apodictic evidence to support her theories.
Meaning
The term ‘apodictic’ refers to principles or propositions that are universally acknowledged as true and cannot be disputed. It is often used in philosophical discourse to denote certainty in knowledge or truth.
Synonyms
- Certain
- Indisputable
- Incontrovertible
- Irrefutable
