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to postulate
01
postuler, postuler
to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief
Exemples
Philosophers often postulate hypothetical scenarios to explore the limits of moral reasoning.
Les philosophes postulent souvent des scénarios hypothétiques pour explorer les limites du raisonnement moral.
Before conducting the research, the scholar had to postulate the key hypotheses that would guide the investigation.
Avant de mener la recherche, le chercheur a dû postuler les hypothèses clés qui guideraient l'enquête.
02
to formally nominate or propose someone for an ecclesiastical office, subject to approval by a higher authority
Exemples
The chapter postulated the senior priest for the bishopric.
He was postulated as abbot pending confirmation by the archbishop.
03
postuler, revendiquer
to demand or claim as a fundamental or basic principle
Exemples
The political activist postulated the need for sweeping policy changes to address social inequalities.
L'activiste politique a postulé la nécessité de changements politiques radicaux pour résoudre les inégalités sociales.
Environmentalists postulated stricter regulations to address climate change and protect natural resources.
Les environnementalistes ont postulé des réglementations plus strictes pour lutter contre le changement climatique et protéger les ressources naturelles.
Postulate
01
a proposition assumed to be true as a basis for reasoning or argument, especially in logic or mathematics
Exemples
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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