postulate
/ˈpɑstʃəˌɫeɪt/
a thing suggested or assumed as true as the basis for reasoning
postulate in a sentence
“Einstein's postulate that light speed is constant revolutionized physics.”
Origin of postulate
Latin postulatum thing requested from postulare to demand, request
Related Words
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a general proposition proved by a chain of reasoning
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