Postulatory

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑsˈtuɫəˈtɔɹi/

Postulatory (adj)

  1. Used for something suggested as true without full proof, often as a starting point for further thinking.
  2. Based on assumptions rather than confirmed facts; used to describe ideas that may need testing.
  3. Relating to rules or statements accepted in a system to build conclusions, even if not proven inside the system.

Examples

  • Her postulatory idea was plausible, but it lacked full proof.
  • We made a postulatory assumption to start the investigation.

Postulatory (adjective)

Examples

  • The report includes a postulatory statement that the plan will succeed.
  • Her postulatory claim sounded confident, but it lacked evidence.