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Vocabulary Entry
postulate
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A suggested or assumed idea that is taken as a basis for reasoning or argument.
Example Sentences
"The postulate that all humans are created equal is foundational to democracy."
"In mathematics, Euclid's postulate serves as a starting point for geometry."
"Scientists often begin with a postulate when developing a hypothesis."
V
verb
To suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of something as a basis for reasoning or argument.
Example Sentences
"The researcher postulated a connection between diet and health."
"She postulates that increased screen time affects children's attention spans."
"They postulated that the ancient civilization had advanced technology."