English Dictionary

postulate

/ˈpɒstjʊlət/

verb

To assume as a truthful or accurate premise or axiom, especially as a basis of an argument.

Scientists postulate that the universe is expanding.

意味（1）

To assume as a truthful or accurate premise or axiom, especially as a basis of an argument.

But this pleasure or pain is postulated to come to us accompanied by the idea of an external cause; […]

意味（2）

(transitive, intransitive, Christianity, historical) To appoint or request one's appointment to an ecclesiastical office.

[A]lthough Douglas was postulated to it [the Abbacy of Arbroath], and signed letters and papers under this designation his nomination […] was never completed.

意味（3）

(transitive, intransitive, obsolete) To request, demand or claim for oneself.