postulate
ˈpɒstjʊlət
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Definition of postulate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
logic theoryTECH.suggest or assume something as a starting point for reasoningTECH.
  • Scientists postulate the existence of dark matter.
assume hypothesize posit

Noun

1.
principleTECH.fundamental principle or basic elementTECH.
  • Equality is a postulate of democracy.
assumption axiom premise
2.
philosophyTECH.axiom or proposition accepted as trueTECH.
  • In geometry, a postulate is taken as true.
assumption axiom
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assumption of equal probabilities for unknown causes
Bayes' postulate simplifies the problem by assuming equal probabilities.
one of five foundational axioms in Euclidean geometry
Euclid's postulate forms the basis of many geometric proofs.

Origin of postulate

Latin, postulare (to demand)

Examples of postulate in a sentence

  • He postulates that memories form during sleep.
  • The theory rests on a postulate of inherent goodness.
  • Mathematics often begins with a postulate.
  • The philosopher introduced a new postulate in his lecture.
  • Scientists debated the validity of the postulate.

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  1. French:postuler, postulat, ...
  2. German:postulieren, Postulat, ...
  3. Italian:postulare, postulato, ...
  4. Spanish:postular, postulado, ...
  5. Portuguese:postular, postulado, ...
  6. Chinese:假设, 基本原则, ...
  7. Japanese:仮定する, 公理, ...
  8. Arabic:افْتَرَضَ, مُسَلَّمَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַנִּיחַ, הֲנָחַת יְסוֹד, ...
  10. Russian:постулировать, постулат, ...
  11. Ukrainian:постулювати, постулат, ...
  12. Hindi:मान लेना, मूल सिद्धांत, ...
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