Lemma and Postulate

Lemma

Lemma noun - A subsidiary proposition that is assumed to be true in order to prove another proposition.
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Postulate and lemma are semantically related. in theory topic. In some cases you can use "Postulate" instead a noun "Lemma".

Postulate

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

Lemma and postulate are semantically related. You can use "Lemma" instead a noun "Postulate".

Nearby Words: postulated, postulant, postulating
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