Postulate vs. Posit

Postulate vs. Posit — Is There a Difference?
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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

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Postulatenoun

(logic) An axiom.

Positverb

Assume the existence of; to postulate.

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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

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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 spot

Postulateverb

To request, demand or claim for oneself.

Positverb

put before;

I submit to you that the accused is guilty

Postulatenoun

(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 nature

Postulateverb

maintain or assert;

He contended that Communism had no future

Postulateverb

take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom;

He posited three basic laws of nature

Postulateverb

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