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Meaning of 'postulate' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Postulate [ a.]
- Postulated.
2 . Postulate [ 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.
- The enunciation of a self-evident problem, in distinction from an axiom, which is the enunciation of a self-evident theorem.
3 . Postulate [ v. t.]
- To beg, or assume without proof; as, to postulate conclusions.
- To take without express consent; to assume.
- To invite earnestly; to solicit.

Meaning of 'postulate' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . postulate [ v]
Meaning (1):
- maintain or assert
Example in sentence:
  • He contended that Communism had no future
Meaning (2):
- take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
Example in sentence:
  • He posited three basic laws of nature
Meaning (3):
- require as useful, just, or proper
Example in sentence:
  • It takes nerve to do what she did;
  • success usually requires hard work;
  • This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert;
  • This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent;
  • This job asks a lot of patience and skill;
  • This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice

Nearby Words:

pose posed poser posied posies posing posingly posit posited positing

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