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Postulate and Posit Definitions

Postulate

To assume or assert the truth, reality, or necessity of, especially as a basis of an argument
"We can see individuals, but we can't see providence.
We have to postulate it" (Aldous Huxley).

Posit

To assume or put forward, as for consideration or the basis of argument
"If a book is hard going, it ought to be good. If it posits a complex moral situation, it ought to be even better" (Anthony Burgess).

Postulate

To propose as a hypothesis or explanation
Researchers now postulate that the disease is caused by a virus.

Posit

To place firmly in position.

Postulate

To assume as a premise or axiom; take for granted.
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Posit

Something that is posited; a postulate.

Postulate

(Archaic) To make claim for; demand.

Posit

(aviation) position

Postulate

Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument
"the postulate that there is little moral difference between the superpowers" (Henry A. Kissinger).

Posit

Assume the existence of; to postulate.
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Postulate

A fundamental element; a basic principle.

Posit

Propose for consideration or study; to suggest.

Postulate

(Mathematics) An axiom.

Posit

Put (something somewhere) firmly; to place or position.

Postulate

(Archaic) A requirement; a prerequisite.

Posit

To dispose or set firmly or fixedly; to place or dispose in relation to other objects.

Postulate

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.

Posit

To assume as real or conceded; as, to posit a principle.

Postulate

A fundamental element; a basic principle.

Posit

(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning

Postulate

(logic) An axiom.

Posit

Put (something somewhere) firmly;
She posited her hand on his shoulder
Deposit the suitcase on the bench
Fix your eyes on this spot

Postulate

A requirement; a prerequisite.

Posit

Put before;
I submit to you that the accused is guilty

Postulate

Postulated.

Posit

Take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom;
He posited three basic laws of nature

Postulate

To assume as a truthful or accurate premise or axiom, especially as a basis of an argument.

Postulate

To appoint or request one's appointment to an ecclesiastical office.

Postulate

To request, demand or claim for oneself.

Postulate

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.

Postulate

The enunciation of a self-evident problem, in distinction from an axiom, which is the enunciation of a self-evident theorem.
The distinction between a postulate and an axiom lies in this, - that the latter is admitted to be self-evident, while the former may be agreed upon between two reasoners, and admitted by both, but not as proposition which it would be impossible to deny.

Postulate

Postulated.

Postulate

To beg, or assume without proof; as, to postulate conclusions.

Postulate

To take without express consent; to assume.
The Byzantine emperors appear to have . . . postulated a sort of paramount supremacy over this nation.

Postulate

To invite earnestly; to solicit.

Postulate

(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning

Postulate

Maintain or assert;
He contended that Communism had no future

Postulate

Take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom;
He posited three basic laws of nature

Postulate

Require as useful, just, or proper;
It takes nerve to do what she did
Success usually requires hard work
This job asks a lot of patience and skill
This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice
This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert
This intervention does not postulates a patient's consent

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