postulate
Significado: To suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning or discussion; also a noun meaning a fundamental assumption.
As a verb, postulate means to put forward a claim or assumption, often as a starting point for further investigation. As a noun, it refers to something assumed to be true without proof, particularly in mathematics and philosophy. The word is more formal than 'suggest' or 'propose' and implies a degree of intellectual rigour.
Ejemplos
- The theory postulates that language acquisition follows a universal pattern. 该理论假设语言习得遵循普遍规律。La teoría postula que la adquisición del lenguaje sigue un patrón universal.その理論は、言語習得が普遍的なパターンに従うと仮定している。그 이론은 언어 습득이 보편적인 패턴을 따른다고 가정한다.
- Euclid's postulates form the foundation of classical geometry. 欧几里得的公理构成了古典几何学的基础。Los postulados de Euclides constituyen la base de la geometría clásica.ユークリッドの公理は古典幾何学の基盤を形成している。유클리드의 공리는 고전 기하학의 기초를 이룬다.
- Several researchers have postulated a link between air pollution and respiratory disease. 多位研究者假设空气污染与呼吸系统疾病之间存在关联。Varios investigadores han postulado una relación entre la contaminación atmosférica y las enfermedades respiratorias.複数の研究者が大気汚染と呼吸器疾患の関連性を提唱している。여러 연구자들이 대기오염과 호흡기 질환 사이의 연관성을 제기해 왔다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: academic
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin postulatum (a demand, request), from postulare (to ask, demand). Entered English in the 16th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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