Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
postulatory
Adjective
/ˈpɒst.jʊ.lə.tər.i/
Definition
Relating to a proposition or assumption that is taken as a basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.
Examples
- His postulatory arguments in the debate were well-reasoned and thought-provoking.
- The scientist’s postulatory framework provided a new way to analyze the data.
Meaning
The act of postulating or assuming something to be true, particularly in a philosophical or theoretical context.
Synonyms
- Hypothetical
- Assumptive
- Theoretical
- Postulate
