English to English
adjective
- Postulated.
source: Webster 1913
noun
- (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
source: WordNet 3.0
- Something demanded or asserted; especially, a position or supposition assumed without proof, or one which is considered as self-evident; a truth to which assent may be demanded or challenged, without argument or evidence.
source: Webster 1913
verb
- maintain or assert
He contended that Communism had no future.
source: WordNet 3.0
- take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
He posited three basic laws of nature.
source: WordNet 3.0
- 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.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To beg, or assume without proof; as, to postulate conclusions.
source: Webster 1913
