postulated

pos·tu·late

P0475100 (pŏs′chə-lāt′)tr.v. pos·tu·lat·ed, pos·tu·lat·ing, pos·tu·lates 1. To assume or assert the truth, reality, or necessity of, especially as a basis of an argument: "We can see individuals, but we can't see providence; we have to postulate it" (Aldous Huxley).2. To propose as a hypothesis or explanation: Researchers now postulate that the disease is caused by a virus.3. To assume as a premise or axiom; take for granted.4. Archaic To make claim for; demand.n. (pŏs′chə-lĭt, -lāt′)1. Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument: "the postulate that there is little moral difference between the superpowers" (Henry A. Kissinger).2. A fundamental element; a basic principle.3. Mathematics An axiom.4. Archaic A requirement; a prerequisite.

[Medieval Latin postulāre, postulāt-, to nominate to a bishopric, to assume, from Latin, to request; see prek- in Indo-European roots.]

pos′tu·la′tion n.

单词	postulated
释义	postulated pos·tu·late P0475100 (pŏs′chə-lāt′)tr.v. pos·tu·lat·ed, pos·tu·lat·ing, pos·tu·lates 1. To assume or assert the truth, reality, or necessity of, especially as a basis of an argument: "We can see individuals, but we can't see providence; we have to postulate it" (Aldous Huxley).2. To propose as a hypothesis or explanation: Researchers now postulate that the disease is caused by a virus.3. To assume as a premise or axiom; take for granted.4. Archaic To make claim for; demand.n. (pŏs′chə-lĭt, -lāt′)1. Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument: "the postulate that there is little moral difference between the superpowers" (Henry A. Kissinger).2. A fundamental element; a basic principle.3. Mathematics An axiom.4. Archaic A requirement; a prerequisite. [Medieval Latin postulāre, postulāt-, to nominate to a bishopric, to assume, from Latin, to request; see prek- in Indo-European roots.] pos′tu·la′tion n. EncyclopediaSeepostulate
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