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Meaning of 'posit' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Posit [ v. t.]
- To dispose or set firmly or fixedly; to place or dispose in relation to other objects.
- To assume as real or conceded; as, to posit a principle.

Meaning of 'posit' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . posit [ v]
Meaning (1):
- put (something somewhere) firmly
Example in sentence:
  • deposit the suitcase on the bench;
  • fix your eyes on this spot;
  • She posited her hand on his shoulder
Meaning (2):
- take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
Example in sentence:
  • He posited three basic laws of nature
Meaning (3):
- put before
Example in sentence:
  • I submit to you that the accused is guilty

Nearby Words:

pose posed poser posied posies posing posingly posited positing position

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