Presumed without analysis.
Self-evident, intuitively obvious.
Based on hypothesis and theory rather than experiment or empirical evidence.
Developed entirely from scratch, without deriving it from existing languages.
In a way based on theoretical deduction rather than empirical observation.
Solid or certain; not able to be disputed or questioned; irrefutable.
Covered with iron, steel, or some metal; armor-plated.
Rigorous; severe; exacting.
Stubborn; inflexible.
An armor-plated warship, (especially) one preceding the invention of harveyized steel.
A metal-plated ship, vessel, or vehicle.