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

[ Syn: posit ]

maintain or assert; He contended that Communism had no future

[ Syn: contend ]

take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom; He posited three basic laws of nature

[ Syn: posit ]

require as useful, just, or proper; It takes nerve to do what she did; success usually requires hard work; This job asks a lot of patience and skill; This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice; This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert; This intervention does not postulate a patients consent

[ Syn: necessitate , ask , need , require , take , involve , call for , demand ]