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self-evidence
[/ˌsɛlf ˈɛvɪdəns/]
noun
evidência própria
1.
The quality or state of being self-evident; the condition of being obvious or apparent without requiring proof or explanation
The self-evidence of the mathematical principle made further argumentation unnecessary.
A evidência própria do princípio matemático tornou argumentação adicional desnecessária.
2.
Something that is understood or accepted as true without need for demonstration
In philosophy, self-evidence refers to truths that require no external validation.
Em filosofia, a evidência própria refere-se a verdades que não requerem validação externa.
Synonyms
obviousness
clarity
self-explanatory nature
axiomatic quality
Antonyms
obscurity
ambiguity
opacity
uncertainty
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
evidência própria
Standard term used in philosophical and academic contexts
Portugal
evidência intrínseca
Alternative term with emphasis on intrinsic nature
General Brazilian
caráter auto-evidente
Used to describe the nature or character of something self-evident
Related Idioms & Phrases
self-evident truth
the self-evidence of the matter
beyond self-evidence
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