Meaning of the word postulates in English

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postulates

US /ˈpɑːs.tʃə.ləts/
UK /ˈpɒs.tʃə.ləts/

Noun

a thing suggested or assumed as true as the basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief

Example:
Euclid's geometric postulates are fundamental to mathematics.
The theory is based on several unproven postulates.

Verb

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

Example:
He postulates that the universe is infinite.
The scientists postulate the existence of dark matter.