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postulate in Portuguese

postulate in Portuguese is postulado, axioma, postular — postulate means something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.

postulate in Portuguese

postulado
noun
postulado
noun
(logic) An axiom.
axioma
noun
(logic) An axiom.
postular
verb
(ambitransitive, obsolete) To request, demand or claim for oneself.

What does "postulate" mean?

  1. noun Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.
  2. noun A fundamental element; a basic principle.
  3. noun A requirement; a prerequisite.
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What is "postulate" in Portuguese?

"postulate" in Portuguese is postulado, axioma, postular. postulate means: Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.

Are there other ways to say "postulate" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "postulate": postulado, axioma, postular.

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