Zoeken
to postulate
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postuleren, veronderstellen
to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief
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postuleren, aannemen
take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
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postuleren, eisen
to demand or claim as a fundamental or basic principle
Postulate
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postulaat, hypothese
(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
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Voorbeeld
The philosopher postulated the concept of innate human rights as a foundation for ethical principles.
Philosophers often postulate hypothetical scenarios to explore the limits of moral reasoning.
Historians may postulate the motives behind historical figures' actions based on available evidence.
Economists postulate different models to analyze and predict the behavior of financial markets.
Before conducting the research, the scholar had to postulate the key hypotheses that would guide the investigation.
