Meaning of the word postulate in English

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postulate

US /ˈpɑːs.tʃə.leɪt/
UK /ˈpɑːs.tʃə.leɪt/
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Verb

1.

suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.

Example:
He postulated that the universe is expanding.
The theory postulates a new type of particle.

Noun

1.

a fundamental truth or proposition that serves as the foundation for a system of belief or a chain of reasoning.

Example:
Euclid's fifth postulate is famous in geometry.
The entire argument rests on this basic postulate.
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