posit
Use Posit in a sentence
ɪt verb (used with object)
1.
to place, put, or set.
2.
to lay down or assume as a fact or principle; postulate.
noun
3.
something that is posited; an assumption; postulate.
Origin:
1640–50; < Latin positus, past participle of pōnere to place, put
1640–50; < Latin positus, past participle of pōnere to place, put
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| —vb | |
| 1. | to assume or put forward as fact or the factual basis for an argument; postulate |
| 2. | to put in position |
| —n | |
| 3. | a fact, idea, etc, that is posited; assumption |
| [C17: from Latin pōnere to place, position] | |
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Posit
is an LSAT word you need to know.
So is vicious circle. Does it mean:
| the possession or possessions of a particular owner, such as land or goods |
| the use of each of two terms to define the other, neither fully able to be sustained without the other |
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Example sentences
What I'm saying is, posit your conclusions as questions to the group.
But they posit an array of sensible suggestions that could help curb soaring delays.
Don't posit something that most other nations have.
Participants record short videos in which they ask a question or posit their opinion about whatever is on their mind.
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