Posit has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
2
Something that is posited; a postulate.
Verb
1
put (something somewhere) firmly
"She posited her hand on his shoulder"
"deposit the suitcase on the bench"
"fix your eyes on this spot"
2
put before
"I submit to you that the accused is guilty"
3
take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
"He posited three basic laws of nature"
4
Assume the existence of; to postulate.
Example Sentences
"She posited her hand on his shoulder"
verb
"deposit the suitcase on the bench"
verb
"fix your eyes on this spot"
verb
"I submit to you that the accused is guilty"
verb
"He posited three basic laws of nature"
verb
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)