posit

[ poz-it ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to place, put, or set.

  2. to lay down or assume as a fact or principle; postulate.

noun
  1. something that is posited; an assumption; postulate.

Origin of posit

1
First recorded in 1640–50; from Latin positus, past participle of pōnere “to place, put”

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British Dictionary definitions for posit

posit

/ (ˈpɒzɪt) /


verb(tr)
  1. to assume or put forward as fact or the factual basis for an argument; postulate

  2. to put in position

noun
  1. a fact, idea, etc, that is posited; assumption

Origin of posit

1
C17: from Latin pōnere to place, position

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