Postulat/pɔstuˈlaːt/postulate; axiom; proposal
Postulat is a German noun that means postulate, axiom, or proposal. It is pronounced /pɔstuˈlaːt/. As a noun it takes the article "das", with the plural form "Postulate".
Definitions
1.a statement or principle assumed as true without proof for the sake of argument or investigation(philosophy; mathematics; science)
a.basic principle accepted without proof
Das erste Postulat der Geometrie ist, dass durch zwei Punkte genau eine Gerade verläuft.—The first postulate of geometry is that exactly one straight line passes through two points.
2.a formal suggestion, demand, or request, especially in academic or political contexts(general, formal)
a.official request or demand in a formal setting
Das Postulat wurde im Parlament diskutiert.—The postulate was discussed in parliament.
Declension
Genderneuter
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | das Postulat | die Postulate |
| Genitive | des Postulats | der Postulate |
| Dative | dem Postulat | den Postulaten |
| Accusative | das Postulat | die Postulate |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Postulat" mean in English?
- "Postulat" means postulate, axiom, or proposal. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Postulat"?
- "Postulat" is pronounced /pɔstuˈlaːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Postulat" der, die, or das?
- "Postulat" is a neuter noun, so it takes the article "das".
- What is the plural of "Postulat"?
- The plural of "Postulat" is "Postulate".
- What part of speech is "Postulat"?
- "Postulat" is a noun in German.
