postulate
/ˈpɑst͡ʃələt/ noun C2- 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.
- A fundamental element; a basic principle.
- An axiom.
- A requirement; a prerequisite.
Plural postulates
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