postulation

noun — 3 senses

postulation

noun
1

The act of postulating or something postulated.

2

Human sciences, Logic, Mathematics, Philosophy, Sciences Something self-evident that can be assumed as the basis of an argument.

3

Obsolete The act of claiming for oneself; solicitation.

Derived terms
postulational, repostulation

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