Postulate
/ˈpɒstjʊleɪt/noun
To suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of something as a basis for reasoning or discussion.
Did you know?The term 'postulate' was historically linked to the authority of rulers who would declare laws, reflecting the magical power of words to shape reality.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
postulare
“to demand or request, often with an air of authority.”
14th Century
Middle English
postulaten
“to assume or assert something as a basis for argument.”
16th Century
Early Modern English
postulate
“to propose or assume; used particularly in philosophical and mathematical contexts.”
Modern English
English
postulate
“to assert or assume the existence of something as a basis for reasoning.”