Postulate vs. Posit
Difference Between Postulate and Posit
Postulatenoun
Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.
Positnoun
Something that is posited; a postulate.
Postulatenoun
A fundamental element; a basic principle.
Positnoun
(aviation) lang=en
Postulatenoun
(logic) An axiom.
Positverb
Assume the existence of; to postulate.
Postulatenoun
A requirement; a prerequisite.
Positverb
Propose for consideration or study; to suggest.
Postulateadjective
Postulated.
Positverb
Put (something somewhere) firmly.
Postulateverb
To assume as a truthful or accurate premise or axiom, especially as a basis of an argument.
Positnoun
(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
Postulateverb
To appoint or request one's appointment to an ecclesiastical office.
Positverb
put (something somewhere) firmly;
She posited her hand on his shoulderdeposit the suitcase on the benchfix your eyes on this spotPostulateverb
To request, demand or claim for oneself.
Positverb
put before;
I submit to you that the accused is guiltyPostulatenoun
(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
Positverb
take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom;
He posited three basic laws of naturePostulateverb
maintain or assert;
He contended that Communism had no futurePostulateverb
take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom;
He posited three basic laws of naturePostulateverb
require as useful, just, or proper;
It takes nerve to do what she didsuccess usually requires hard workThis job asks a lot of patience and skillThis position demands a lot of personal sacrificeThis dinner calls for a spectacular dessertThis intervention does not postulates a patient's consent
