How Do You Spell POSTULATE?

Pronunciation: [pˈɒst͡ʃʊlˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "postulate" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /ˈpɑːstʃəleɪt/. This word originated from the Latin word "postulatus", meaning "to demand". Despite its excessive use in science and mathematics, many individuals still struggle with the correct spelling of "postulate". The word's phonetic transcription demonstrates that it is made up of three syllables, with emphasis on the second syllable. By using this transcription, one can learn the correct pronunciation and spelling of this word with ease. Practice makes perfect, keep postulating!

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POSTULATE Meaning and Definition

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Similar spelling words for POSTULATE

Plural form of POSTULATE is POSTULATES

Conjugate verb Postulate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have postulated
you would have postulated
he/she/it would have postulated
we would have postulated
they would have postulated
I would have postulate
you would have postulate
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been postulating
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they would have been postulating

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be postulating
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we would be postulating
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FUTURE

I will postulate
you will postulate
he/she/it will postulate
we will postulate
they will postulate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you postulate
we let´s postulate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to postulate

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was postulating
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PAST PARTICIPLE

postulated

PAST PERFECT

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we had postulated
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been postulating
you had been postulating
he/she/it had been postulating
we had been postulating
they had been postulating

PRESENT

I postulate
you postulate
he/she/it postulates
we postulate
they postulate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am postulating
you are postulating
he/she/it is postulating
we are postulating
they are postulating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

postulating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have postulated
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we have postulated
they have postulated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been postulating
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it postulate

SIMPLE PAST

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they postulated

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