Definitions
- Used in scientific or academic contexts to describe a hypothesis or theory. - Referring to a statement or idea that is taken as true without proof. - Talking about an assumption made for the sake of argument or discussion.
- Referring to a belief or idea that is taken for granted without evidence. - Talking about a situation where one takes on a role or responsibility without being asked. - Used in legal contexts to describe taking possession of something.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words involve accepting something as true without concrete evidence.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a hypothetical situation.
- 3Both words can be used in academic or scientific contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Postulate is more commonly used in academic or scientific contexts, while assume is more versatile and can be used in everyday language.
- 2Evidence: Postulate implies that there is some evidence or reasoning behind the assumption, while assume does not necessarily require any evidence.
- 3Certainty: Postulate suggests a higher degree of certainty than assume, which can be used to describe a more tentative or speculative assumption.
- 4Connotation: Postulate has a more formal and technical connotation, while assume can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
- 5Verb tense: Postulate is often used in the present tense, while assume can be used in various tenses.
Remember this!
Postulate and assume are synonyms that both describe accepting something as true without concrete evidence. However, postulate is more commonly used in academic or scientific contexts and implies a higher degree of certainty, while assume is more versatile and can be used in everyday language with varying degrees of certainty.
