core postulate
[/kɔːr ˈpɒstʃʊleɪt/]
nounpl: core postulates
postulado fundamental
1. A fundamental assumption or principle that forms the basis of a theory, system, or argument and is accepted as true without proof
The core postulate of democracy is that all citizens have equal political rights.
O postulado fundamental da democracia é que todos os cidadãos têm direitos políticos iguais.
2. In logic and mathematics, a basic proposition upon which a logical system is built
Euclid's parallel postulate is a core postulate of Euclidean geometry.
O postulado das paralelas de Euclides é um postulado fundamental da geometria euclidiana.
3. In science and philosophy, an essential premise that is taken as a starting point for reasoning or investigation
The core postulate of the scientific method is that the universe operates according to natural laws.
O postulado fundamental do método científico é que o universo opera de acordo com leis naturais.
The term 'core postulate' is primarily used in academic, philosophical, mathematical, and scientific discourse in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. It reflects the Western tradition of formal logical reasoning and is particularly important in university-level education, theoretical frameworks, and intellectual debate. In Brazil, this term appears frequently in academic publications and formal discussions of theory and methodology.
Related Idioms & Phrases
based on the core postulate that...
accept as a core postulate
challenge a core postulate
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