definition of
postulate

[1] #1 postulate v. [contend] maintain or assert; "He contended that Communism had no future". wn

[2] #2 postulate n. [posit] (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning. wn

[3] #3 postulate v. [posit] take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom; "He posited three basic laws of nature". wn

[4] #4 postulate v. [necessitate, ask, need, require, take, involve, call for, demand] require as useful, just, or proper; "It takes nerve to do what she did"; "success usually requires hard work"; "This job asks a lot of patience and skill"; "This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice"; "This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert";. wn