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.

Postulated.

To assume as a truthful or accurate premise or axiom, especially as a basis of an argument.

plural of postulate

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of postulate

simple past tense and past participle of postulate

The act of postulating or something postulated. / (logic) Something self-evident that can be assumed as the basis of an argument. / (obsolete) The act of claiming for oneself; solicitation.

plural of postulation

(Christianity) A person seeking admission to a religious order / A person who submits a petition for something; a petitioner.

plural of postulant