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POSTULATED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Postulated.

Postulated - as a noun

(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
posit7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
proposition15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Postulated - as a verb

Maintain or assert

Example: "He contended that communism had no future"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contend10

Take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom

Example: "He posited three basic laws of nature"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
posit7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
presuppose16suppose11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Require as useful, just, or proper

Example: "It takes nerve to do what she did"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ask7call fordemand10involve13necessitate13need5require16take8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The scientist postulated that the Earth revolves around the Sun."
"She postulated that the human brain has the ability to regenerate cells."
"The philosopher postulated a theory about the meaning of life."
"The detective postulated that the murderer had left through the back door."
"He postulated that aliens have been visiting Earth for centuries."
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Word Game Points

Is POSTULATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, postulated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POSTULATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is POSTULATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, postulated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POSTULATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is POSTULATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, postulated is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POSTULATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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