posit
Noun · VerbWordNet 3.0
Noun (1)
- (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoningSynonyms: postulate
Verb (3)
- put (something somewhere) firmly“She posited her hand on his shoulder”“deposit the suitcase on the bench”“fix your eyes on this spot”Synonyms: situatefixdeposit
- put before“I submit to you that the accused is guilty”Synonyms: submitstateput forward
- take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom“He posited three basic laws of nature”Synonyms: postulate
Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)
Posit \Pos"it\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Posited; p. pr. & vb. n. Positing.] [L. ponere, positum, to place. See Position.]
1.To dispose or set firmly or fixedly; to place or dispose in relation to other objects. --Sir M. Hale. [1913 Webster]
2.(Logic) To assume as real or conceded; as, to posit a principle. --Sir W. Hamilton. [1913 Webster]