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postulate noun

  /ˈpɑst͡ʃələt/ , /ˈpɑst͡ʃəˌleɪt/ , /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ , /ˈpɒstjʊlət/
  • 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.
  • (logic) An axiom.
 postulat

postulate verb

  /ˈpɑst͡ʃələt/ , /ˈpɑst͡ʃəˌleɪt/ , /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/ , /ˈpɒstjʊlət/
  • To assume as a truthful or accurate premise or axiom, especially as a basis of an argument.
  • (ambitransitive, Christianity, historical) To appoint or request one's appointment to an ecclesiastical office.
  • (ambitransitive, obsolete) To request, demand or claim for oneself.
 postuler
segment addition postulate
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