postulates

Meaning of postulates

noun
  1. 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.
  2. A fundamental element; a basic principle.
  3. An axiom.
  4. A requirement; a prerequisite.
verb
  1. To assume as a truthful or accurate premise or axiom, especially as a basis of an argument.
  2. To appoint or request one's appointment to an ecclesiastical office.
  3. To request, demand or claim for oneself.

Information about postulates

  • The singular form of postulates is: postulate.
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Hyphenation of postulates

pos-tu-lates

  • It consists of 3 syllables and 10 chars.
  • postulates is a word trisyllabic because it has three syllables

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