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

The article posits that true relationship mastery begins with self-mastery, enabling leaders to show up as their best selves. — Nancy MacKay, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The monsters are due on Maple Street, a wise gent once posited. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026

The theory also posits the NFL obtained the emails as part of its workplace misconduct investigation into then-Washington owner Dan Snyder. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Some posit that the flight was part of a secret spy mission, that Earhart assumed another identity or that Earhart and Noonan were captured by the Japanese. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 12 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