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Postulate — synonyms, definition

1. postulate (Noun)

48 synonyms
assumption assurance axiom basis belief conception conclusion condition conjecture consideration contingency demand design essential estimate estimation evidence guess hypothesis imperative • • •
1 definition

postulate (Noun) — (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning.

1 type of
proposition
4 types
Bayes' postulate assumption premise premiss

2. postulate (Verb)

29 synonyms
ask ask for beg beseech call for command conjecture contend demand entreat implore involve lust necessitate need oblige plead posit predicate presume • • •
3 definitions

postulate (Verb) — Maintain or assert. ex. "He postulated that Communism had no future"

postulate (Verb) — Take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom. ex. "He postulated three basic laws of nature"

postulate (Verb) — Must previously have happened or existed, happen or be in place during (in order for stated thing to be happening or be the case). ex. "This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent"

3 types of
claim presuppose suppose
11 types
assert claim compel cost cry for cry out for draw exact govern insist take