Definition of Postulate
Postulate
pos·tu·late
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to assume or suggest something as existent or true, typically as a basis or starting point for a discussion, belief, or line of reasoning;
e.g. They began to postulate that there was some other mechanism controlling the process.
(noun)
something that is assumed or suggested to be existent or true as a starting point or basis for a discussion or line of reasoning;
e.g. He outlined his postulate at the top of the page.
(noun)
a statement or claim that is regarded to be true or assumed as such for the purpose of argument or reasoning;
e.g. The implications of this postulate disproves your theory.
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