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Postulate

Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.

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📖 Definitions of "Postulate"

noun

1
Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.
2
A fundamental element; a basic principle.
3
An axiom.
4
A requirement; a prerequisite.

verb

1
To assume as a truthful or accurate premise or axiom, especially as a basis of an argument.
2
To appoint or request one's appointment to an ecclesiastical office.
3
To request, demand or claim for oneself.

adjective

1
Postulated.

🔄 Synonyms of "Postulate"

2 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
contendverb	(intransitive) To be in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.
positverb	To assume the existence of; to postulate.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Postulate"

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Word	Definition
positverb	To assume the existence of; to postulate.
contendverb	(intransitive) To be in opposition; to contest; to dispute; to vie; to quarrel; to fight.
axiomnoun	(logic, mathematics, proof theory) A fundamental assumption that serves as a basis for deduction of theorems; a postulate (sometimes distinguished from postulates as being universally applicable, whereas postulates are particular to a certain science or context).
premisenoun	A proposition antecedently supposed or proved; something previously stated or assumed as the basis of further argument; a condition; a supposition.
hypothesizeverb	(ambitransitive) To assume or assert tentatively on uncertain grounds.
assumeverb	To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof.
supposeverb	(transitive, intransitive) To take for granted; to conclude, with less than absolute supporting data; to believe.
assumptionnoun	The act of taking for granted, or supposing a thing without proof; a supposition; an unwarrantable claim.
presumptionnoun	The belief of something based upon reasonable evidence, or upon something known to be true.
givennoun	A condition that is assumed to be true without further evaluation.
suggestverb	(transitive) To explicitly mention (something) as a possibility for consideration, often to recommend it.
hypothesisnoun	(sciences) A tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem and that can be tested by further observation, investigation, or experimentation.
principlenoun	A fundamental assumption or guiding belief.
expectverb	(ambitransitive) To predict or believe that something will happen
tenetnoun	An opinion, belief, or principle that is held as absolute truth by someone or especially an organization.
propositionnoun	(countable) An idea, plan, or suggestion offered.
demandnoun	The desire to purchase goods and services.
applyverb	(transitive) To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case
motionnoun	(uncountable) A state of progression from one place to another.
assertverb	To declare with assurance or plainly and strongly; to state positively.