Postulation ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Postulation ( noun )

1. A theory or proposal put forward for consideration.
2. The act of asserting or stating something as a fact.
3. The act of putting forward a formal claim or demand.

Origin:

Late latin postulātiō, from latin postulare to demand, ask.

Examples:

1. His postulation that the universe began with a big bang has been widely accepted.
2. Her postulation that the cause of the disease was a virus was later confirmed.
3. The postulation of human rights as a fundamental principle of governance is an important step towards a just society.
4. The postulation of a new model of particle interaction has opened up new avenues of research.
5. The postulation that all life on Earth evolved from a common ancestor has been supported by extensive scientific evidence.

(As a verb)

Postulation ( verb )

1. A theory or proposal put forward for consideration.
2. The act of asserting or stating something as a fact.
3. The act of putting forward a formal claim or demand.

Origin:

Late latin postulātiō, from latin postulare to demand, ask.

Examples:

1. His postulation that the universe began with a big bang has been widely accepted.
2. Her postulation that the cause of the disease was a virus was later confirmed.
3. The postulation of human rights as a fundamental principle of governance is an important step towards a just society.
4. The postulation of a new model of particle interaction has opened up new avenues of research.
5. The postulation that all life on Earth evolved from a common ancestor has been supported by extensive scientific evidence.