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postulate - Dictionary definition and meaning for postulate

POSTULATE

(noun) (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
synonyms : posit
in math, a postulate is a "given," what you accept as true in order to continue with a proof -added by tivoli25
(verb) take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
"He posited three basic laws of nature"
synonyms : posit
(verb) maintain or assert
"He contended that Communism had no future"
synonyms : contend
(verb) require as useful, just, or proper
"It takes nerve to do what she did", "success usually requires hard work", "This job asks a lot of patience and skill", "This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice", "This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert", "This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent"
synonyms : ask , call for , demand , involve , necessitate , need , require , take

Mnemonics for postulate

(Tag: English) post-u-late: I agree that I posted it late but when you get my mail, my statement that "I did send it" will self evidently be true.
added by Swapneel Patil Edit Mnemonic

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