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postulate

/ˈpɒstjʊlət/

/ˈpɑːstʃəlɪt/

Translations

postulatenoun

postulates

/ˈpɒstjʊlət/

/ˈpɑːstʃəlɪt/

The scientist proposed a new postulate to explain the phenomenon.

Ученый предложил новый постулат для объяснения этого явления.

Synonyms

postulateverb

postulated

Past Simple

postulated

Past Participle

postulating

Gerund

/ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/

/ˈpɑːstʃəleɪt/

Scientists often postulate new theories based on their observations.

Учёные часто постулируют новые теории на основе своих наблюдений.

Synonyms

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.