postulate
pos
ˈpɑs
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ʧə
chē
late
ˌleɪt
leit
British pronunciation
/pˈɒstʃʊlˌeɪt/

Definition und Bedeutung von „postulate“ im Englischen

to postulate
01

postulieren, annehmen

to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief
example
Beispiele
Philosophers often postulate hypothetical scenarios to explore the limits of moral reasoning.
Philosophen postulieren oft hypothetische Szenarien, um die Grenzen moralischen Denkens zu erforschen.
Before conducting the research, the scholar had to postulate the key hypotheses that would guide the investigation.
Bevor die Forschung durchgeführt wurde, musste der Gelehrte die Schlüsselhypothesen postulieren, die die Untersuchung leiten würden.
02

to formally nominate or propose someone for an ecclesiastical office, subject to approval by a higher authority

example
Beispiele
The chapter postulated the senior priest for the bishopric.
He was postulated as abbot pending confirmation by the archbishop.
03

postulieren, fordern

to demand or claim as a fundamental or basic principle
example
Beispiele
The political activist postulated the need for sweeping policy changes to address social inequalities.
Der politische Aktivist postulierte die Notwendigkeit tiefgreifender politischer Veränderungen, um soziale Ungleichheiten zu bekämpfen.
Environmentalists postulated stricter regulations to address climate change and protect natural resources.
Umweltschützer forderten strengere Vorschriften, um den Klimawandel zu bekämpfen und natürliche Ressourcen zu schützen.
Postulate
01

a proposition assumed to be true as a basis for reasoning or argument, especially in logic or mathematics

example
Beispiele
Euclid 's postulates form the foundation of his geometric proofs.
The scientist accepted the postulate that energy is conserved in all processes.
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