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to postulate
01
postuleren, veronderstellen
to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief
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Philosophers often postulate hypothetical scenarios to explore the limits of moral reasoning.
Filosofen postuleren vaak hypothetische scenario's om de grenzen van moreel redeneren te verkennen.
Before conducting the research, the scholar had to postulate the key hypotheses that would guide the investigation.
Voordat het onderzoek werd uitgevoerd, moest de geleerde de belangrijkste hypothesen postuleren die het onderzoek zouden leiden.
02
to formally nominate or propose someone for an ecclesiastical office, subject to approval by a higher authority
Voorbeelden
The chapter postulated the senior priest for the bishopric.
He was postulated as abbot pending confirmation by the archbishop.
03
postuleren, eisen
to demand or claim as a fundamental or basic principle
Voorbeelden
The political activist postulated the need for sweeping policy changes to address social inequalities.
De politieke activist postuleerde de noodzaak van ingrijpend beleid om sociale ongelijkheden aan te pakken.
Environmentalists postulated stricter regulations to address climate change and protect natural resources.
Milieuactivisten eisden strengere regelgeving om klimaatverandering aan te pakken en natuurlijke hulpbronnen te beschermen.
Postulate
01
a proposition assumed to be true as a basis for reasoning or argument, especially in logic or mathematics
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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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