Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

postulado

Noun

/pɒsˈtjuː.leɪ.təʊ/

Definition

A proposition or statement that is assumed to be true, serving as a foundation for further reasoning or arguments.

Examples

The first postulate of Euclidean geometry asserts that a straight line can be drawn between any two points.
In science, postulates are used to establish theories that can be tested through experimentation.

Meaning

In philosophy and mathematics, a postulate is a basic assumption that is generally accepted without proof. It forms the basis for a theoretical framework.