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postulate
[/ˈpɒstʃuleɪt/ (verb), /ˈpɒstʃulət/ (noun)]
verb/noun
pl: postulates
postulado
1.
(verb) To assume or claim something as a basis for argument; to propose as a fundamental principle
The theory postulates that all matter is composed of atoms.
A teoria postula que toda matéria é composta de átomos.
2.
(noun) A statement or principle accepted as true without proof; an axiom or fundamental assumption
One of Euclid's postulates concerns parallel lines.
Um dos postulados de Euclides trata de linhas paralelas.
3.
(verb) To require or demand something as a necessary condition
The position postulates extensive knowledge of the field.
O cargo postula um conhecimento extenso do campo.
Synonyms
assume
propose
theorize
axiom
premise
hypothesis
conjecture
Antonyms
prove
demonstrate
verify
refute
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
postulado
Common usage in mathematics and philosophy
São Paulo
postulado
Standard usage in academic contexts
Portugal
postulado
Also used with verb form 'postular' in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
postulate a theory
on the postulate that
fundamental postulate
mathematical postulate
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