to postulate
01
仮定する, 想定する
to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief
例
Philosophers often postulate hypothetical scenarios to explore the limits of moral reasoning.
哲学者はしばしば道徳的推論の限界を探るために仮説的なシナリオを仮定します。
Before conducting the research, the scholar had to postulate the key hypotheses that would guide the investigation.
研究を行う前に、学者は調査を導く主要な仮説を仮定しなければならなかった。
02
to formally nominate or propose someone for an ecclesiastical office, subject to approval by a higher authority
例
The chapter postulated the senior priest for the bishopric.
He was postulated as abbot pending confirmation by the archbishop.
03
要求する, 主張する
to demand or claim as a fundamental or basic principle
例
The political activist postulated the need for sweeping policy changes to address social inequalities.
その政治活動家は、社会的不平等に対処するための抜本的な政策変更の必要性を主張した。
Environmentalists postulated stricter regulations to address climate change and protect natural resources.
環境保護論者は、気候変動に対処し自然資源を保護するためにより厳しい規制を要求した。
Postulate
01
a proposition assumed to be true as a basis for reasoning or argument, especially in logic or mathematics
例
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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