POSTULATE Meaning and
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Postulate is commonly used as a verb or a noun in the English language. As a verb, postulate means to assume or claim something as true without necessarily providing evidence or proof. It involves putting forth an idea, principle, or theory based on logical reasoning or intuition. By postulating, individuals propose a statement as a starting point for further investigation or reasoning.
When used as a noun, a postulate refers to a statement or proposition that is taken as a basis or foundation of a theory or argument. It is a fundamental assumption or principle upon which reasoning or deduction is built. Postulates are often derived from observations, previous knowledge, or accepted truths. They serve as starting points to develop logical conclusions and build an understanding of a given subject or field.
In both contexts, postulate implies the concept of something being put forward or asserted without requiring supporting evidence. It denotes the act of proposing or assuming ideas or concepts to be true for the purpose of exploration or application in various disciplines such as mathematics, science, philosophy, or even in everyday life. Through postulating, individuals can initiate intellectual investigations, formulate theories, or frame arguments to advance knowledge and understanding.
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An unproved assertion or assumption; a statement or formula offered as the basis of a theory.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
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Something to be assumed or taken for granted; in logic or phil., a proposition whose truth is assumed as a foundation for further reasoning; in geom., a self-evident problem.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of POSTULATE
The word "postulate" originated from the Latin word "postulatus", which means to demand or require. It came from the verb "posulare", meaning to ask, interrogate, or demand. The Latin term is believed to have derived from the Proto-Italic word "poskō", which carries the same meaning. Ultimately, the Proto-Italic word likely traces back to the Proto-Indo-European root *posk- meaning to request or demand.
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