postulates

Noun

• (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
• plural of postulate

Verb

• maintain or assert
• take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
• require as useful, just, or proper
• third-person singular simple present indicative of postulate

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

obviate