El postulado
Example: El postulado de la teoría fue aceptado por todos los filósofos.
Definition
"El postulado" in philosophy refers to a fundamental principle or assumption accepted without proof, serving as a basis for further reasoning or arguments. It is a statement considered true to build theories or explanations, as in the phrase 'El postulado de la teoría fue aceptado por todos los filósofos.'
Etymology
The word "el postulado" comes from the Latin 'postulatum,' meaning 'something demanded or requested.' It evolved into Spanish through the influence of philosophical and scientific language, where postulates are essential starting points. Did you know that the concept of a postulate has been crucial since Euclid's time in geometry?
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"El postulado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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