公こう準じゅん

noun

postulate

A fundamental assumption accepted without proof, used as a basis for reasoning in mathematics, logic, or formal systems. Similar to an axiom but often used in specific contexts like Euclidean geometry or logical systems.

• ユークリッド幾き何か学がくは五いつつの公こう準じゅんに基もとづいている。

  Euclidean geometry is based on five postulates.

• この理り論ろんでは、いくつかの公こう準じゅんを前ぜん提ていとして議ぎ論ろんを進すすめる。

  In this theory, we proceed with the discussion based on several postulates.