Postulate

['pɒstjʊleɪt] or ['pɑstʃəlet]

Definition

(noun.) (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning.

(verb.) take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom; 'He posited three basic laws of nature'.

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Definition

(n.) Something demanded or asserted; especially, a position or supposition assumed without proof, or one which is considered as self-evident; a truth to which assent may be demanded or challenged, without argument or evidence.

(n.) The enunciation of a self-evident problem, in distinction from an axiom, which is the enunciation of a self-evident theorem.

(a.) Postulated.

(v. t.) To beg, or assume without proof; as, to postulate conclusions.

(v. t.) To take without express consent; to assume.

(v. t.) To invite earnestly; to solicit.

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Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Supposition, conjecture, hypothesis, assumption, theory, speculation, axiom, assumed truth.[2]. (Geom.) Self-evident problem.

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Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Assume, presuppose

ANT:Prove, elaborate, exemplify, argue

Typist: Sanford

Definition

v.t. to assume without proof: to take for granted or without positive consent: (eccles.) to ask legitimate authority to admit a nominee by dispensation when a canonical impediment is supposed to exist.—v.i. to make demands.—n. a position assumed as self-evident: (geom.) a self-evident problem: a petition: a condition for the accomplishment of anything.—ns. Pos′tulant a candidate; Postulā′tion the act of postulating: solicitation.—adjs. Pos′tulātory supplicatory: assuming or assumed without proof as a postulate; Pos′tural.

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