postulation — The act of assuming or claiming something to be true without proof; also, a formal demand or request.
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The act of assuming or claiming something to be true without proof; also, a formal demand or request.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌpɑːstʃəˈleɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- His postulation that coffee cures laziness has never been scientifically proven.
- The scientist's postulation became the foundation for future research.
- Her postulation that cats secretly rule the world made everyone laugh, but also nod slowly.
postulation
NOUN[/ˌpɑːstʃəˈleɪʃən/]
The act of assuming or claiming something to be true without proof; also, a formal demand or request.
The mathematician's postulation about parallel lines started centuries of debate.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'postulare', meaning 'to demand, request, or claim'. Originally used in Roman legal contexts to describe the act of formally requesting or asserting something in court, the term gradually expanded to encompass the meaning of assuming or taking something for granted without proof.
Breakdown
postulare (to demand, request) + -tion (noun-forming suffix) = postulation, denoting the act or process of postulating or assuming a premise.
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📝Examples
“His postulation that coffee cures laziness has never been scientifically proven.”
“The scientist's postulation became the foundation for future research.”
“Her postulation that cats secretly rule the world made everyone laugh, but also nod slowly.”
“The committee's postulation for immediate budget cuts sparked heated debate.”
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