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The correct spelling is postulates.
How to pronounce postulates
noun
Say it like: Pos-tul-ate-s
The correct spelling is postulates. 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 releva…
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Meanings
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.
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