postulative
/ˈpɒstjʊlətɪv/ /ˈpɒstʃʊlətɪv/adjective
Of or relating to, or of the nature of postulation; put forward as a postulate, axiomatic.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Cockeram (fl. 1623–1658), lexicographer. Originally from classical Latin postulāt-, past participial stem of postulāre to demand + -ive. In later use perhaps independently from postulate + -ive.
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