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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

postulation

/ˌpɒstʌˈleɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does postulation mean?

noun

The act of making a statement or claim without proof, or a statement or claim made without proof. A hypothesis or theory proposed as a basis for further investigation or discussion.

Example

"The scientist's postulation about the new particle was met with skepticism by the academic community."

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