postulate

• Nom désignant une affirmation ou une supposition admise comme vraie sans preuve, souvent utilisée comme base d'un raisonnement ou d'une théorie.

A noun referring to a proposition or assumption that is accepted as true without proof, often used as a foundational basis for logical reasoning or a theory.

1. Fundamental assumptionC1formal

   A proposition or statement that is assumed to be true without proof, serving as a basis for reasoning or argument.

   Postulat

   • Euclid's fifth postulate is a famous example in geometry.
   • The theory is built on the postulate that all people are rational actors.
   • In logic, a postulate must be accepted before a system can be developed.

   Synonymesassumptionaxiomhypothesispremisepresuppositionsupposition

   Antonymescertaintyconclusiondeductionfactfindinginferenceproofresult

• Verbe utilisé pour supposer ou accepter l'existence, le fait ou la vérité de quelque chose comme base de raisonnement, de discussion ou de conviction.

A verb used to suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of something as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.

1. Maintain or assertC1formal

   To claim or state something as true, especially as a basis for reasoning or argument.

   Postuler

   • The philosopher postulated that all knowledge comes from experience.
   • Scientists postulate the existence of dark matter based on gravitational effects.
   • She postulated a new theory about the origin of the universe.

   Synonymesadvanceaffirmassertassumeaveravowclaimcontendmaintainpositpresupposeproposeput forwardstate

2. Assume as a givenC1formal

   To accept something as true or as a necessary starting point for further reasoning.

   Poser en principe

   • In geometry, we postulate certain axioms before proving theorems.
   • The argument postulates that human nature is fundamentally good.
   • They postulated a constant rate of change to simplify the calculation.

   Synonymesassumepositpremisepresupposesuppose

   Antonymesdenydisprovedoubtrefutereject

3. Require as useful or properC2formal

   To demand or require something as necessary or appropriate in a given context.

   Exiger comme nécessaire ou approprié

   • The job postulates a high level of expertise in the field.
   • The new regulations postulate stricter safety measures.
   • His position postulates a deep understanding of the subject matter.

   Synonymescall fordemandnecessitaterequirestipulate

   Antonymesdenydisallowforbidrefusereject