Postulieren Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Postulieren" is used as verb with the meaning of "to postulate", "to hypothesize" or "to theorize".

Essential properties of "postulieren"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: postulieren
  • Simple past: postulierte
  • Participle: postuliert

See full conjugation of postulieren

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "postulieren" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To propose a hypothesis or theory"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Wissenschaftler postuliert eine neue Theorie zur Erklärung des Phänomens.The scientist postulates a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
  2. In der Philosophie postuliert man oft Annahmen, um Argumente zu entwickeln.In philosophy, assumptions are often postulated to develop arguments.
  3. Er postuliert, dass alle Menschen von Natur aus gut sind.He postulates that all people are inherently good.

2.) "To demand or claim something as necessary"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Die Aktivisten postulieren eine sofortige Änderung der Politik.The activists demand an immediate change in policy.
  2. Er postuliert das Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung.He asserts the right to free speech.
  3. Die Organisation postuliert bessere Arbeitsbedingungen für alle.The organization demands better working conditions for everyone.
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