forutsette — meaning in English
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English meaning
- postulate 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.
- suppose verb To assume or believe something without full proof.
Senses
forutsette is used for these senses in English:
- suppose (transitive) To theorize or hypothesize.
postulate — full definition
- 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.
- noun A fundamental element; a basic principle.
- noun A requirement; a prerequisite.