postulate
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/ˈpɑːstʃəleɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈpɒstʃəleɪt/
verb
R
to assume something is true without proof, as a basis for further investigation or argument.
Scientists postulated that the new planet could have rings like Saturn.
noun
R
a statement or principle that is accepted as true, especially in order to provide a basis for an argument or theory.
His theory was based on a set of postulates that were widely accepted by the scientific community.
translation
to assume something is true without proof, as a basis for further investigation or argument.
a statement or principle that is accepted as true, especially in order to provide a basis for an argument or theory.
Word Forms
3rd Present
postulates
Progressive
postulating
Past
postulated
Perfect
postulated
Plural
postulates