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postulation

UK
/ˌpɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌpɑːstjʊˈleɪʃən/

Translations

postulationnoun
postulations
pl
UK
/ˌpɒstjʊˈleɪʃən/
US
/ˌpɑːstjʊˈleɪʃən/
postulatEn logique et en raisonnement.
The scientist's postulation of a new theory sparked a lot of debate in the academic community.
Le postulat d'une nouvelle théorie par le scientifique a suscité beaucoup de débats dans la communauté universitaire.
postulatProposition tenue pour vraie dans le cadre d'un raisonnement.
The postulation that all swans are white was challenged when a black swan was discovered.
Le postulat selon lequel tous les cygnes sont blancs a été contesté lorsqu'un cygne noir a été découvert.
Additional translations
postulationDroit canonique : nomination ou présentation d'un candidat à une charge ecclésiastique.
Synonyms
assumption
claim
proposition
theory
hypothesis

Definitions

postulationnoun
The act of assuming or asserting something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.
The scientist's postulation of a new theory sparked a lot of debate in the academic community.
A statement or proposition that is assumed to be true for the sake of argument or investigation.
The postulation that all swans are white was challenged when a black swan was discovered.
Ecclesiastical law: the nomination or proposal of a candidate to an ecclesiastical office, subject to the dispensation of canonical impediments.
The chapter's postulation of the monk required papal approval before he could assume the bishopric.
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