postulieren
Translation
to postulate, to demand, to claim
Examples
Der Philosoph postulierte eine neue Theorie.
The philosopher postulated a new theory.
Sie postulierte das Recht auf freie Meinungsäußerung.
She demanded the right to free speech.
Grammar Patterns
to postulate ((sth.)) to postulate sth. The scientist postulated a new hypothesis.
to postulate ((that ...)) to postulate that ... He postulated that the Earth was a sphere.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fordern (to demand), behaupten (to claim), annehmen (to assume)
Etymology
From Latin 'postulare' (to ask, demand). Cognate with the English word 'postulate'.
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English 'postulate'. Use it in formal or academic contexts for making a claim or assumption.