1. suggested or assumed as a basis for reasoning or argument
Usage: past tense and past participle of postulate

Examples

• The scientist postulated that the disease was caused by a virus.
• Ancient philosophers postulated the existence of atoms.
• The theory postulated a connection between diet and health.
• Researchers postulated several explanations for the unusual results.
• Einstein postulated that nothing could travel faster than light.
• The economist postulated that inflation would rise next year.