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Postulates

Verb / ˈpɑ:stʃʌˌleɪts / / ˈpɑ:stʃʌlʌts / Another word for postulates — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'postulates' is to suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of something as a basis for reasoning or discussion.

Synonyms & similar words

require callfor obviate need necessitate demand contend postulate posit take involve ask assume presume posit propose hypothesize presuppose speculate guess conjecture theorize imagine suppose surmise fancy believe think contend assert affirm state

Example sentences

  1. Scientists postulate that dinosaurs once roamed the Earth.
  2. I postulate that eating healthy food leads to a longer life.
  3. The detective postulated that the thief entered through the back door.
  4. The teacher postulated that the students would understand the lesson with proper guidance.
  5. Some people postulate that ghosts are real and can communicate with the living.

Quotes

  • The only way to deal with this life is to postulate that there is a God, and a heaven and hell.
  • We must postulate all life as psychic from the beginning, at least as life is observed in animals and higher plants.
  • I postulate that a scientific biography of a scientist is an oxymoron!

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