Postulate vs. Posit

To assume or assert the truth, reality, or necessity of, especially as a basis of an argument

To assume or put forward, as for consideration or the basis of argument

To propose as a hypothesis or explanation

To place firmly in position.

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

Something that is posited; a postulate.

(Archaic) To make claim for; demand.

(aviation) position

Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument

Assume the existence of; to postulate.

A fundamental element; a basic principle.

Propose for consideration or study; to suggest.

(Mathematics) An axiom.

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

(Archaic) A requirement; a prerequisite.

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

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.

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

A fundamental element; a basic principle.

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

(logic) An axiom.

Put (something somewhere) firmly;

A requirement; a prerequisite.

Put before;

Postulated.

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

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

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

To request, demand or claim for oneself.

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.

The enunciation of a self-evident problem, in distinction from an axiom, which is the enunciation of a self-evident theorem.

Postulated.

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

To take without express consent; to assume.

To invite earnestly; to solicit.

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

Maintain or assert;

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

Require as useful, just, or proper;