Definition of postulate

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• postulate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• postulate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• postulate is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of postulate

• maintain or assert (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. contend
• (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. posit
• take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. posit
• require as useful, just, or proper (verb)

  Examples

  1. This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent

  Synonyms

  1. ask
  2. call for
  3. demand
  4. involve
  5. necessitate
  6. need
  7. require
  8. take

See definition of postulate in Merriam Webster