Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːstjəˌleɪt/
noun a statement or proposition that is accepted as true without proof
A1 In science class, we learned about the postulate of gravity.
A2 The postulate of supply and demand is essential in economics.
B1 One postulate of the theory is that all humans are born equal.
B2 The postulate of relativity revolutionized the field of physics.
C1 The postulate of human rights is a fundamental principle in international law.
C2 Einstein's postulate of the constancy of the speed of light paved the way for his theory of relativity.
verb to suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief
A1 I postulate that the sun rises in the east.
A2 Scientists postulate that there may be life on other planets.
B1 The theory postulates that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
B2 The research paper postulates a correlation between exercise and mental health.
C1 Einstein postulated the theory of relativity in 1905.
C2 The philosopher postulated a new ethical framework for society to consider.
formal In order to prove the theorem, we must first postulate the hypothesis.
informal Let's just postulate that the answer is correct and move on.
slang I'm just gonna postulate that we're all gonna have a great time tonight.
figurative She postulated that his intentions were not as pure as he claimed.
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