postulates Meaning & Definition
What Does Postulates Mean?
As a noun, postulates means plural of postulate. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of postulate. As a verb, it means To assume as a truthful or accurate premise or axiom, especially as a basis of an argument.
Postulates Definition (Noun)
- plural of postulate
Postulates as a Verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of postulate
Noun
- 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.
- A fundamental element; a basic principle.
- An axiom.
- A requirement; a prerequisite.
Verb
- 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.
Synonyms of Postulates
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