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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But Western countries would find such a China manageable and also harder to posit as an existential geopolitical rival. Rana Mitter, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025 The same is true now, Cramer continued, because aside from outfits with heavy business in China, U.S. companies are positing strong quarters, but stocks continue to decline. Julie Coleman, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025 Ransom Canyon brought the drama in its 10-episode debut season, positing itself as Netflix's answer to the high drama of Yellowstone. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025 Tsurenko’s case posits that sports organizations have an affirmative duty to act. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Apr. 2025 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 Apr. 2025.

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