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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

  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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