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 Jevons Paradox posits that as a resource becomes more efficient to use, total consumption of that resource increases—because the effective cost drops, sparking massive new demand. — Vaibhav Dani, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Now, Vegas is a town posited on perpetual evolution — in a good way. — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2026

String theory posits the existence of six or seven extra dimensions in addition to our familiar three dimensions of space and one of time. — Quanta Magazine, 22 June 2026

Known as the Pareto principle, the 80-20 rule posits that 20 percent of the work results in 80 percent of the outcome. — David Nield, Wired News, 21 June 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