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to postulate
01
postular, supor
to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief
Exemplos
Philosophers often postulate hypothetical scenarios to explore the limits of moral reasoning.
Os filósofos frequentemente postulam cenários hipotéticos para explorar os limites do raciocínio moral.
Before conducting the research, the scholar had to postulate the key hypotheses that would guide the investigation.
Antes de conduzir a pesquisa, o estudioso teve que postular as hipóteses-chave que guiariam a investigação.
02
to formally nominate or propose someone for an ecclesiastical office, subject to approval by a higher authority
Exemplos
The chapter postulated the senior priest for the bishopric.
He was postulated as abbot pending confirmation by the archbishop.
03
postular, reivindicar
to demand or claim as a fundamental or basic principle
Exemplos
The political activist postulated the need for sweeping policy changes to address social inequalities.
O ativista político postulou a necessidade de mudanças políticas abrangentes para abordar as desigualdades sociais.
Environmentalists postulated stricter regulations to address climate change and protect natural resources.
Os ambientalistas postularam regulamentações mais rigorosas para combater as mudanças climáticas e proteger os recursos naturais.
Postulate
01
a proposition assumed to be true as a basis for reasoning or argument, especially in logic or mathematics
Exemplos
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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