postulate (Meaning)
postulate (n)
(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
postulate (v)
maintain or assert
take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
require as useful, just, or proper
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postulate Sentence Examples
- The Pythagorean postulate states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
- The parallel postulate asserts that for any given line and point not on that line, there is only one line parallel to the given line that can be drawn through that point.
- The Euclidean postulate of continuity assumes that a line segment can be divided into arbitrarily small parts.
- The axiom of choice postulates that for any non-empty collection of non-empty sets, there exists a function that assigns to each set in the collection exactly one element from that set.
- The Zermelo-Fraenkel postulate system forms the basis for the development of standard set theory.
- The Riemann hypothesis, which is still unproven, is one of the most famous postulates in mathematics.
- The Townsend postulate suggests that the weight of an object is proportional to its mass.
- The orbital postulate of planetary motion suggests that planets move in elliptical orbits around the sun.
- The Bohr postulate states that electrons occupy specific energy levels within an atom.
- The Hardy-Littlewood conjecture is a long-standing postulate in number theory that remains unsolved.
FAQs About the word postulate
(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning, maintain or assert, take as a given; assume as a postulate or
theory, hypothesis,assumption,premise, if, belief, supposition, presumption, principle, hypothetical
deny, discredit, discount, disagree (with), disagree (with), distrust, distrust, question, controvert, question
The Pythagorean postulate states that in a right triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
The parallel postulate asserts that for any given line and point not on that line, there is only one line parallel to the given line that can be drawn through that point.
The Euclidean postulate of continuity assumes that a line segment can be divided into arbitrarily small parts.
The axiom of choice postulates that for any non-empty collection of non-empty sets, there exists a function that assigns to each set in the collection exactly one element from that set.
