Answer to "Mathematician's assumption" crossword clue

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word POSTULATE which also is the latest solution we found used in Wall Street Journal in 2007.

Mathematician's assumption crossword clue answers

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Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Mathematician's assumption

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Crossword Answer definitions

POSTULATE noun
  1. 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.
  2. A fundamental element; a basic principle.
  3. An axiom.
  4. A requirement; a prerequisite.
POSTULATE verb
  1. To assume as a truthful or accurate premise or axiom, especially as a basis of an argument.
  2. To appoint or request one's appointment to an ecclesiastical office.
  3. To request, demand or claim for oneself.
POSTULATE adjective
  1. Postulated.

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