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postulation
n. presumption, supposition; assumption; demand, requirement; claim, stipulation

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Axiom
An axiom or postulate as defined in classic philosophy, is a statement (in mathematics often shown in symbolic form) that is so evident or well-established, that it is accepted without controversy or question. Thus, the axiom can be used as the premise or starting point for further reasoning or arguments, usually in logic or in mathematics The word comes from the Greek axíoma 'that which is thought worthy or fit' or 'that which commends itself as evident.'

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Axiom (disambiguation)
An axiom is a proposition in mathematics and epistemology that is taken to be self-evident.

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postulation
Noun
1. (logic) a declaration of something self-evident; something that can be assumed as the basis for argument
(synonym) predication
(hypernym) declaration
(derivation) postulate, posit
(classification) logic
2. a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
(synonym) request, petition
(hypernym) message, content, subject matter, substance
(hyponym) application


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postulation
nf. postulation, presumption, supposition; assumption; demand, requirement; claim, stipulation

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)Download this dictionary
Postulation
(n.)
The act of postulating, or that which is postulated; assumption; solicitation; suit; cause.
  

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