Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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postulate | Yes | No | Yes | No |
premise | Yes | No | Yes | No |
postulate (noun) | premise (noun) |
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(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning | a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn |
postulate (verb) | premise (verb) |
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take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom | take something as preexisting and given |
maintain or assert | set forth beforehand, often as an explanation |
require as useful, just, or proper | furnish with a preface or introduction |