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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

postulates

/ˈpɒstʊleɪt/ noun · British & US
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What does postulates mean?

noun

A statement or proposition that is assumed to be true without proof, or a principle or proposition that is assumed to be true and serves as a basis for reasoning or argumentation.

Example

"The theory is based on several postulates that have been widely accepted by the scientific community."

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