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单词 postulation
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postulation


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.
Thesaurus
Noun1.postulation - (logic) a declaration of something self-evident; something that can be assumed as the basis for argumentpredicationlogic - the branch of philosophy that analyzes inferencedeclaration - a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
2.postulation - a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authoritypostulation - a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authoritypetition, requestapplication - a verbal or written request for assistance or employment or admission to a school; "December 31 is the deadline for applications"ingathering, solicitation, collection, appeal - request for a sum of money; "an appeal to raise money for starving children"subject matter, content, message, substance - what a communication that is about something is aboutdemand - an urgent or peremptory request; "his demands for attention were unceasing"

postulation

nounSomething taken to be true without proof:assumption, postulate, premise, presupposition, supposition, theory, thesis.
Translations
Postulat

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postulation


  • noun

Synonyms for postulation

noun something taken to be true without proof

Synonyms

  • assumption
  • postulate
  • premise
  • presupposition
  • supposition
  • theory
  • thesis

Synonyms for postulation

noun (logic) a declaration of something self-evident

Synonyms

  • predication

Related Words

  • logic
  • declaration

noun a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

Synonyms

  • petition
  • request

Related Words

  • application
  • ingathering
  • solicitation
  • collection
  • appeal
  • subject matter
  • content
  • message
  • substance
  • demand
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