+A **postulate** is a foundational statement accepted as true without proof, serving as an unproven starting point for a system of reasoning. It forms the bedrock from which further [mathematical](/wiki/mathematics) or logical conclusions, such as [theorems](/wiki/theorem), are derived.
+## See also
+- [Axiom](/wiki/axiom)
+- [Hypothesis](/wiki/hypothesis)
+- [Proof](/wiki/proof)
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