postulate.
Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.
Meaning & usage
Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.
A fundamental element; a basic principle.
An axiom.
A requirement; a prerequisite.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Latin poscō? Latin postulō Latin postulātusnom. Latin postulātumbor. English postulate Borrowed from Latin postulātum, a neuter nominalization of postulātus, perfect passive participle of postulō, possibly from poscō. See -ate (noun-forming suffix) for more. Cognate with French postulat.
To assume as a truthful or accurate premise or axiom, especially as a basis of an argument.
To appoint or request one's appointment to an ecclesiastical office.
To request, demand or claim for oneself.
Where this word comes from
From Latin postulātus, perfect passive participle of postulō (“to request”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix) for more. Cognate with French postuler.
Alternative form of postulated, past participle of postulate.
Where this word comes from
From Latin postulātus, perfect passive participle of postulō (“to request”), see -ate (adjective-forming suffix) for more.
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