postulate
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Synonyms: pustulate, costulate, postulata, osculate, populate, ustulate, apostolate, postulant, postulated, postdate, expostulate
Antonyms: pustulate, costulate, postulata, osculate, populate, ustulate, apostolate, postulant, postulated, postdate, expostulate
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Noun
- 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.
- A fundamental element; a basic principle; a priori.
- An axiom.
- A requirement; a prerequisite.
Verb
- To assume as a truthful or accurate premise or axiom, especially as a basis of an argument.
- To appoint or request one's appointment to an ecclesiastical office.
- To request, demand or claim for oneself.
Verb
- Alternative form of postulated, past participle of postulate.
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