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 bills’ supporters argued that the state lacks a complete understanding of data centers’ water usage, while opponents believed the existing reporting sufficient, and posited that new laws would create undue burdens. — Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Regardless of whether players and fans believe the series features one Link or multiple Links across the convoluted timeline posited in the Hyrule Historia, each of these games ends at a moment of frustrated erotic climax. — Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2026

Some posit the housecat has over time developed a sound more pleasing to our ears. — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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