posit

verb

pos·​it ˈpä-zət 

posited ˈpä-zə-təd 

ˈpäz-təd

; positing ˈpä-zə-tiŋ 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Earlier results, like the 2013 cylinder one, posit the existence of some boundary. — Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

Volta posited that the source of the charge Galvani observed came from two different metals in contact with the frog. — IEEE Spectrum, 31 Aug. 2026

Producer Oliaee goes on to expand this theory, positing that Parton’s decision to embrace conventional femininity has in part inspired third-wave feminism through fandom. — Becca James, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026

Swodoba posits that the subject’s dress is emblematic of fashions that were popular in Rome around 1670. — News Desk, Artforum, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Latin positus, past participle of ponere

First Known Use

1645, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for posit

• closet
• composite
• deposit
• nanocomposite
• oviposit