El postul·lat
Example: El postul·lat fonamental de la teoria és acceptat per tots.
Definition
"El postul·lat" refers to a fundamental principle or assumption in philosophy that is accepted without proof as the basis for reasoning or theory. It serves as a starting point for further argument or investigation, such as in the phrase 'El postul·lat fonamental de la teoria és acceptat per tots.'
Etymology
The term "el postul·lat" comes from the Latin word 'postulatum,' meaning 'something demanded or requested.' It entered Catalan through scholarly and philosophical use, retaining its sense as a foundational assumption. Did you know? The word shares roots with 'postulate' in English, both emphasizing an accepted premise in reasoning.
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