something demanded or asserted; especially, a position or supposition assumed without proof, or one which is considered as self-evident; a truth to which assent may be demanded or challenged, without argument or evidence.-the enunciation of a self-evident problem, in distinction from an axiom, which is the enunciation of a self-evident theorem.-postulated.-to beg, or assume without proof; as, to postulate conclusions.-to take without express consent; to assume.-to invite earnestly; to solicit.