Assumption and Postulation

Assumption

Assumption noun - Something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning.

Postulation is a synonym for assumption in supposition topic. In some cases you can use "Postulation" instead a noun "Assumption", when it comes to topics like reason, presumption, something expected.

Nearby Words: assume, assumed, assumptive

Postulation

Postulation noun - A formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority.
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Synonyms for Postulation

Assumption is a synonym for postulation in reason topic. You can use "Assumption" instead a noun "Postulation".
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