| 单词 | postulate |
| 释义 | postulate v. & n. --vtr. 1. (often foll. by that + clause) assume as a necessary condition, esp. as a basis for reasoning; take for granted. 2. claim. 3. (in ecclesiastical law) nominate or elect to a higher rank. --n 1. a thing postulated. 2. a fundamental prerequisite or condition. 3. Math. an assumption used as a basis for mathematical reasoning. Derivatives postulation n. Etymology: L postulare postulat- demand |
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