posit

verb

pos·​it ˈpä-zət How to pronounce posit (audio)
posited ˈpä-zə-təd How to pronounce posit (audio)
ˈpäz-təd
; positing ˈpä-zə-tiŋ How to pronounce posit (audio)
ˈpäz-tiŋ

transitive verb

1
: to dispose or set firmly : fix
2
: to assume or affirm the existence of : postulate
3
: to propose as an explanation : suggest

Examples of posit in a Sentence

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Another theory posits that the wiggling of Alfvén waves, oscillations in the Sun’s magnetic field that penetrate into the corona and turn back on themselves, can also inject energy into the solar wind. Byhannah Richter, science.org, 31 Oct. 2024 The lawyers posited that if the court declares the canceling of the sale unconstitutional, ITD’s $1.4 billion budget should also be thrown out. Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 15 Oct. 2024 Hippocrates was guided in his thinking by the theory of humoral medicine, which posited that there are four humors (blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile), which must be balanced for good health. Nina Elkadi, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2024 Woodward posits that, with only 6.5% of employees—or 13 out of every 200—receiving promotions each year, standing out during this pivotal time requires more than just hard work. Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for posit 

Word History

Etymology

Latin positus, past participle of ponere

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of posit was in 1647

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“Posit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/posit. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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