Definitions for posit
ˈpɒz ɪtposit

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. postulate, positverb

   (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning

2. situate, fix, posit, depositverb

   put (something somewhere) firmly

   "She posited her hand on his shoulder"; "deposit the suitcase on the bench"; "fix your eyes on this spot"

3. submit, state, put forward, positverb

   put before

   "I submit to you that the accused is guilty"

4. postulate, positverb

   take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom

   "He posited three basic laws of nature"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. positnoun

   Something that is posited; a postulate.

2. positverb

   Assume the existence of; to postulate.

3. positverb

   Propose for consideration or study; to suggest.

4. positverb

   Put (something somewhere) firmly.

5. Etymology: From positus, perfect participle of pono.

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1. posit

   To posit means to put forward or suggest something such as a fact, idea, or theory for consideration or discussion. It represents the action of setting forth a viewpoint, argument, or proposition in a declarative manner.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Positverb

   to dispose or set firmly or fixedly; to place or dispose in relation to other objects

2. Positverb

   to assume as real or conceded; as, to posit a principle

3. Etymology: [L. ponere, positum, to place. See Position.]

Matched Categories

1. • Presuppose
   • Propose

Anagrams for posit »

1. piots

How to pronounce posit?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of posit in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of posit in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of posit in a Sentence

1. Zara Tindall:

   She was there and recognized that we wouldn’t have got to hospital in time, fortunately the midwife who was going to meet us at the hospital wasn’t that far away so she drove up just as we had assumed the posit (position) and the second midwife arrived just after the head had arrived.

2. Benn Lamm:

   We have accepted the narrative about the possibility of AI overlords without challenge and as such, has risen the need for super-human capabilities that can rule over the future AI bad-actors that Musk and other posit, yet, I think this sells humanity short. Humans are capable of curbing the destructive potential of AI and humans are capable of employing AI for the benefit of the broader community.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=posit
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Posit
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/posit