Postulate
English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Postulate
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1 n.
Something demanded or asserted; especially, a position or supposition assumed without proof, or one which is considered as self-evident; a truth to which assent may be demanded or challenged, without argument or evidence.
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2 n.
The enunciation of a self-evident problem, in distinction from an axiom, which is the enunciation of a self-evident theorem.
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3 a.
Postulated.
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4 v. t.
To beg, or assume without proof; as, to postulate conclusions.
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5 v. t.
To take without express consent; to assume.
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6 v. t.
To invite earnestly; to solicit.
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7 n.
Something demanded or asserted; especially, a position or supposition assumed without proof, or one which is considered as self-evident; a truth to which assent may be demanded or challenged, without argument or evidence.
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8 n.
The enunciation of a self-evident problem, in distinction from an axiom, which is the enunciation of a self-evident theorem.
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9 a.
Postulated.
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10 v. t.
To beg, or assume without proof; as, to postulate conclusions.
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11 v. t.
To take without express consent; to assume.
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12 v. t.
To invite earnestly; to solicit.