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postulating

UK
/ˈpɒstjʊleɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɑːstʃəleɪtɪŋ/

Translations

postulatinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpɒstjʊleɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɑːstʃəleɪtɪŋ/
postulantSoutenu, surtout en philosophie ou en logique.
In his postulating remarks, the philosopher laid out the principles of his argument.
Dans ses remarques postulantes, le philosophe a exposé les principes de son argumentation.
postulatingnoun
The postulating of a new theory required extensive research and evidence to gain acceptance.
La postulation d'une nouvelle théorie a nécessité des recherches et des preuves approfondies pour être acceptée.
postulateverb

postulating

Gerund

postulated
Past Simple
postulated
Past Participle
postulating
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/
US
/ˈpɑːstʃəleɪt/
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.
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.
Additional translations
postulerEmploi rare, dans le contexte ecclésiastique.
Synonyms
hypothesize
propose
suppose
presume
assume

Definitions

postulatinggerund / present participle
Assuming or asserting something as a premise or starting point.
In his postulating remarks, the philosopher laid out the principles of his argument.
postulatingnoun
The act of assuming or suggesting something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.
The postulating of a new theory required extensive research and evidence to gain acceptance.
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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