Definitions

1. verb

to assume or state something as true without proof, or to propose a hypothesis or assumption for consideration

“Scientists postulated that the new discovery could lead to a breakthrough in the field.”

2. noun

a statement or hypothesis that is assumed to be true without proof

“The theory was based on a postulate that the universe is infinite.”

3. verb

to assume or state that someone is guilty or responsible without proof

“The newspaper postulated that the CEO was responsible for the company’s financial loss.”