1. that of which one is thought worthy, an honour , (Euripides); γάμων ἀξ. honour of marriage, (Euripides)

2. honour, reputation , Lat. dignitas, (Euripides)

3. rank, position , (Thucydides):—;of things, worth, quality , (Thucydides)

4. that which is thought fit, a decision, purpose , (Sophocles Tragicus)

5. in Mathematics, a self evident theorem, an axiom , (Aristotle Philosopher) (ML)