postulate — to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːstʃəleɪt/
Example Sentences
- My mom postulates that chocolate cures everything, but my dentist disagrees.
- Researchers postulate that cats secretly rule the internet.
- The study postulates a strong correlation between exercise and mental health.
postulate
VERB[/ˈpɑːstʃəleɪt/]
to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning
Suggesting assumptions for logical reasoning
Postal worker posts late, postulating the letter exists!
First postulate, then calculate, finally formulate!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'postulatus,' the past participle of 'postulare,' meaning 'to demand, request, or assume.' The Latin verb originally meant 'to ask or demand' and evolved to mean 'to assume as a basis for argument.'
Breakdown
post- (after, behind) + -ulat- (related to 'postula,' meaning demand) + -ate (verb suffix) = postulate
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📝Examples
“My mom postulates that chocolate cures everything, but my dentist disagrees.”
“Researchers postulate that cats secretly rule the internet.”
“The study postulates a strong correlation between exercise and mental health.”
“Einstein's theory postulates that time and space are interconnected.”
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