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postulate

释义

postulate

noun countable formal

UK /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/

Word Forms

singular	postulate
plural	postulates

1
an idea that is an important part of a theory, argument, or explanation
Synonyms and related words
Thoughts, ideas and beliefs
thought
idea
belief

postulate

noun countable formal

US /ˈpɑstʃəˌleɪt/

Word Forms

singular	postulate
plural	postulates

1
an idea that is an important part of a theory, argument, or explanation
Synonyms and related words
Thoughts, ideas and beliefs
thought
idea
belief

postulate

verb transitive formal

UK /ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	postulate
he/she/it	postulates
present participle	postulating
past tense	postulated
past participle	postulated

1
to claim or imagine that something is true or that it exists
The theory postulates two reasons for the spread of the disease.
Synonyms and related words
To show or agree that something is true
show
prove
point to
Synonyms and related words
To imagine, or to use your imagination
imagine
suppose
think up

postulate

verb transitive formal

US /ˈpɑstʃəˌleɪt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	postulate
he/she/it	postulates
present participle	postulating
past tense	postulated
past participle	postulated

1
to claim or imagine that something is true or that it exists
The theory postulates two reasons for the spread of the disease.
Synonyms and related words
To show or agree that something is true
show
prove
point to
Synonyms and related words
To imagine, or to use your imagination
imagine
suppose
think up

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