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POSTULATING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Postulating.

Postulating - as a noun

(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
posit7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
proposition15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Postulating - as a verb

Maintain or assert

Example: "He contended that communism had no future"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
contend10

Take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom

Example: "He posited three basic laws of nature"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
posit7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
presuppose16suppose11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Require as useful, just, or proper

Example: "It takes nerve to do what she did"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ask7call fordemand10involve13necessitate13need5require16take8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She is postulating that aliens exist on other planets."
"She has been postulating that technology is making us more disconnected."
"The professor is postulating a correlation between intelligence and creativity."
"He enjoys postulating philosophical questions in his free time."
"The politician is postulating a new economic policy to boost the country's growth."
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Word Game Points

Is POSTULATING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, postulating is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POSTULATING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is POSTULATING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, postulating is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POSTULATING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is POSTULATING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, postulating is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POSTULATING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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