Inflected forms: pos·tu·lat·ed, pos·tu·lat·ing, pos·tu·lates 1. To make claim for; demand. 2. To assume or assert the truth, reality, or necessity of, especially as a basis of an argument. 3. To assume as a premise or axiom; take for granted. See synonyms at presume.
NOUN:
(psch-lt, -lt)1. Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument: “the postulate that there is little moral difference between the superpowers” (Henry A. Kissinger). 2. A fundamental element; a basic principle. 3.Mathematics An axiom. 4. A requirement; a prerequisite.
ETYMOLOGY:
Medieval Latin postulre, postult-, to nominate to a bishopric, to assume, from Latin, to request. See prek- in Appendix I.
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