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postulate

British pronunciation/pˈɒstʃʊlˌeɪt/
American pronunciation/ˈpɑstʃəˌɫeɪt/, /ˈpɑstʃəɫət/
to postulate
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

an idea or assumption that serves as a premise of reasoning, or argumentation

synonyms : contend
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2

take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom

synonyms : posit
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3

require as useful, just, or proper

antonyms : obviate
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Postulate
[NOUN]
1

(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning

synonyms : posit
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Examples
1. People have postulated the RNA world.
2. They postulate seven reasons.
3. Folklorist Janet Langlois postulates that the significant utilization of a mirror in the ritual reinforces the social valuation of woman through appearance.
4. Take postulate one.
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