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postulating

/ˈpɒstjʊleɪtɪŋ/

/ˈpɑːstʃəleɪtɪŋ/

postulatinggerund / present participle

/ˈpɒstjʊleɪtɪŋ/

/ˈpɑːstʃəleɪtɪŋ/

Definitions

Assuming or asserting something as a premise or starting point.

In his postulating remarks, the philosopher laid out the principles of his argument.

postulatingnoun

Translations

постулирование

The postulating of new theories is essential for scientific progress.

Постулирование новых теорий необходимо для научного прогресса.

Definitions

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

postulating

Gerund

postulated

Past Simple

postulated

Past Participle

postulating

Gerund

/ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/

/ˈpɑːstʃəleɪt/

Translations

постулировать

Scientists often postulate new theories based on their observations.

Учёные часто постулируют новые теории на основе своих наблюдений.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

postulatenoun

Definitions

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.