postulate
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/ˈpɑːstʃəˌleɪt/
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/ˈpɒstjʊˌleɪt/
assume as true
Etymology
'postulate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'postulatum,' where 'postulare' meant 'to demand or claim.'
'postulatum' transformed into the French word 'postuler,' and eventually became the modern English word 'postulate' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to demand or claim,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to assume or suggest something as a basic principle.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a fundamental principle or assumption that is accepted without proof.
In mathematics, a postulate is a statement that is assumed to be true without proof.
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Verb 1
to assume or suggest something as a basic principle or fact.
Scientists often postulate the existence of new particles to explain unexplained phenomena.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45