To solve the geometric problem, the mathematician had to postulate the existence of a line parallel to the given one.
为了解决这个几何问题，数学家不得不假定一条与给定直线平行的直线的存在。
Which choice best defines “postulate”?
D — To suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning or argument. “postulate” means to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning or argument.
Which word means “to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning or argument”?
C — postulate. “postulate” means to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning or argument.
postulate — to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning or argument. In Chinese: 假定，假设.
postulate is pronounced /ˈpɒs.tʃə.leɪt/.
To solve the geometric problem, the mathematician had to postulate the existence of a line parallel to the given one. (为了解决这个几何问题，数学家不得不假定一条与给定直线平行的直线的存在。)
assume, hypothesize, presume — all close in meaning to postulate (to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning or argument).
disprove, reject — each the opposite of postulate (to suggest or assume the existence or truth of something as a basis for reasoning or argument).
Yes. postulate is on the SAT Prep Easy list — mid-frequency academic words that do get tested. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.
post(later/back）