postulate

Plural: postulates

Noun

• (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
• Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.
• A fundamental element; a basic principle.
• An axiom.
• A requirement; a prerequisite.

Verb

• maintain or assert
• take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
• require as useful, just, or proper
  • "This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent"
• To assume as a truthful or accurate premise or axiom, especially as a basis of an argument.
• To appoint or request one's appointment to an ecclesiastical office.
• To request, demand or claim for oneself.

Adj

• Postulated.

Synonyms

ask, call for, contend, demand, involve, necessitate, need, posit, require, take

Antonyms

obviate

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