Postulate meaning

What does “postulate” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“postulate” is a noun and verb with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning.

postulate

noun

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

verb

maintain or assert
“He contended that Communism had no future”
Synonymscontend
take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
“He posited three basic laws of nature”
Synonymsposit
require as useful, just, or proper
“It takes nerve to do what she did”
“success usually requires hard work”
Synonymsnecessitate ask need require take involve call for demand

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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✦Synonyms for postulate✦Unscramble POSTULATE