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postulate

UK
/ˈpɒstjʊlət/
US
/ˈpɑːstʃəlɪt/

Translations

postulatenoun
postulates
pl
UK
/ˈpɒstjʊlət/
US
/ˈpɑːstʃəlɪt/
postulatTerme de logique, de philosophie et de mathématiques.
In geometry, the postulate that through any two points there is exactly one straight line is widely accepted.
En géométrie, le postulat selon lequel il passe une et une seule droite par deux points quelconques est largement admis.
Synonyms
hypothesis
premise
proposition
theory
assumption
postulateverb
postulated
Past Simple
postulated
Past Participle
postulating
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/
US
/ˈpɑːstʃəleɪt/
postulerEmploi soutenu, avec le sens de « exiger comme condition nécessaire ».
Effective governance postulates transparency and accountability.
Une gouvernance efficace postule la transparence et la responsabilité.
postulerEmploi soutenu, en logique, en philosophie ou en sciences.
The scientist postulated that the new element would behave similarly to its predecessors.
Le scientifique a postulé que le nouvel élément se comporterait de manière similaire à ses prédécesseurs.
Additional translations
postulerEmploi rare, dans le contexte ecclésiastique.
Synonyms
propose
suppose
presume
hypothesize
assume

Definitions

postulatenoun
A fundamental principle or assumption that is accepted without proof and used as the basis for further reasoning or arguments.
In geometry, the postulate that through any two points there is exactly one straight line is widely accepted.
A statement or proposition that is assumed to be true for the sake of argument or investigation.
The scientist introduced a new postulate to explain the unusual behavior of the particles.
postulateverb
To assume or suggest something as a basic principle or fact without proof.
The scientist postulated that the new element would behave similarly to its predecessors.
To nominate or appoint (someone) to an ecclesiastical office subject to confirmation by a higher authority.
In the Middle Ages, the monks postulated a respected scholar as their new abbot.
To require or demand as a necessary condition or prerequisite.
Effective governance postulates transparency and accountability.
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