[ˈpɒstjʊleɪt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of (something) as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief
(e.g: his theory postulated a rotatory movement for hurricanes)

- (in ecclesiastical law) nominate or elect (someone) to an ecclesiastical office subject to the sanction of a higher authority
(e.g: the chapter was then allowed to postulate the bishop of Bath)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin postulat- ‘asked’, from the verb postulare

[ˈpɒstjʊlət], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a thing suggested or assumed as true as the basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief
(e.g: perhaps the postulate of Babylonian influence on Greek astronomy is incorrect)


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Origin:
late Middle English: from Latin postulat- ‘asked’, from the verb postulare