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Real speech example: A circular economy for salt that keeps rivers cleanThe authors of this paper postulate
Definition summary: Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.

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A circular economy for salt that keeps rivers clean

The authors of this paper postulate

[Noun]
Something assumed without proof as being self-evident or generally accepted, especially when used as a basis for an argument. Sometimes distinguished from axioms as being relevant to a particular science or context, rather than universally true, and following from other axioms rather than being an absolute assumption.
A fundamental element; a basic principle.
(logic) An axiom.
A requirement; a prerequisite.
[Verb]
To assume as a truthful or accurate premise or axiom, especially as a basis of an argument.
(ambitransitive, Christianity, historical) To appoint or request one's appointment to an ecclesiastical office.
(ambitransitive, obsolete) To request, demand or claim for oneself.
[Adjective]
Postulated.

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