to postulate
01
postulera, anta
to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief
Exempel
Philosophers often postulate hypothetical scenarios to explore the limits of moral reasoning.
Filosofer postulerar ofta hypotetiska scenarier för att utforska gränserna för moraliskt resonemang.
Before conducting the research, the scholar had to postulate the key hypotheses that would guide the investigation.
Innan forskningen genomfördes var forskaren tvungen att postulera de nyckelhypoteser som skulle styra undersökningen.
02
to formally nominate or propose someone for an ecclesiastical office, subject to approval by a higher authority
Exempel
The chapter postulated the senior priest for the bishopric.
He was postulated as abbot pending confirmation by the archbishop.
03
postulera, kräva
to demand or claim as a fundamental or basic principle
Exempel
The political activist postulated the need for sweeping policy changes to address social inequalities.
Den politiske aktivisten postulerade behovet av genomgripande politiska förändringar för att hantera sociala ojämlikheter.
Environmentalists postulated stricter regulations to address climate change and protect natural resources.
Miljöaktivister krävde strängare regler för att hantera klimatförändringar och skydda naturresurser.
Postulate
01
a proposition assumed to be true as a basis for reasoning or argument, especially in logic or mathematics
Exempel
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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