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to postulate
01
to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief
Examples
Philosophers often postulate hypothetical scenarios to explore the limits of moral reasoning.
Before conducting the research, the scholar had to postulate the key hypotheses that would guide the investigation.
02
to formally nominate or propose someone for an ecclesiastical office, subject to approval by a higher authority
Examples
The chapter postulated the senior priest for the bishopric.
He was postulated as abbot pending confirmation by the archbishop.
03
to demand or claim as a fundamental or basic principle
Examples
The political activist postulated the need for sweeping policy changes to address social inequalities.
Environmentalists postulated stricter regulations to address climate change and protect natural resources.
Postulate
01
a proposition assumed to be true as a basis for reasoning or argument, especially in logic or mathematics
Examples
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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