Postulate

Noun

 * 1) Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument.
 * 2) A fundamental element; a basic principle.
 * 3)  An axiom.
 * 4) A requirement; a prerequisite.

Verb

 * 1) To assume as a truthful or accurate premise or axiom, especially as a basis of an argument.
 * 2) * 1883, Benedictus de Spinoza, translated by R. H. M. Elwes, Ethics, Part 3, Prop. XXII,
 * But this pleasure or pain is postulated to come to us accompanied by the idea of an external cause;
 * 1) * 1911, Encyclopædia Britannica, "Infinite",
 * [T]he attempt to arrive at a physical explanation of existence led the Ionian thinkers to postulate various primal elements or simply the infinite τὸ ἀπειρον.
 * 1)   To appoint or request one's appointment to an ecclesiastical office.
 * 2) * 1874, John Small (ed.), The Poetical Works of Gavin Douglas, Bishop of Dunkeld, Vol 1, p. xvi
 * [A]lthough Douglas was postulated to it [the Abbacy of Arbroath], and signed letters and papers under this designation his nomination was never completed.
 * 1)   To request, demand or claim for oneself.

Thesaurus
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Etymology
postulātum:, past participle of postulare:, from, postulo:.

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