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postulate definition and meaning

n. Something demanded or asserted; especially, a position or supposition assumed without proof, or one which is considered as self-evident; a truth to which assent may be demanded or challenged, without argument or evidence.
n. The enunciation of a self-evident problem, in distinction from an axiom, which is the enunciation of a self-evident theorem.
a. Postulated.
v. t. To beg, or assume without proof; as, to postulate conclusions.
v. t. To take without express consent; to assume.
v. t. To invite earnestly; to solicit.

Crossword clues for postulate

- Claim pompously
- Put forward
- speculate