postulate
/ˈpɒstjuleɪt/verb
उच्चारण पॉस्ट्युलेट
अभिधारणा करना, मान लेना, प्रतिपादित करना
Advanced word
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[T] ~ sth | ~ that… formal
to suggest or accept that something is true, so that it can be used as the basis for a theory or argument
अभिधारणा करना, मान लेना, प्रतिपादित करना
- Scientists have postulated that the universe began with a big explosion.
- The theory postulates the existence of other dimensions.
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[C] formal
a statement that is accepted as true and used as the basis of a theory or argument
अभिधारणा, स्वीकृत मान्यता
- Euclid's postulates are the basis of geometry.
- the postulates of the theory of relativity
Synonyms axiom premise assumption hypothesis principle
◇Word family
≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Do not confuse postulate (to suggest something as a basis for a theory) and expostulate (to argue or protest strongly).
Postulate (किसी सिद्धांत के आधार के रूप में कुछ मान लेना) और expostulate (ज़ोरदार विरोध या बहस करना) में भ्रमित न हों।
§Grammar and usage
The verb ends in '-late' with the sound of 'late', but the noun ends in a weak '-lət'.
Verb के अंत में 'late' जैसी आवाज़ आती है, पर noun के अंत में कमज़ोर '-lət' बोला जाता है।