Posit

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑzɪt/

Definitions of posit

verb to assume as a fact or principle; to put forward as a basis for argument

Example Sentences

A1 I posit that cats are better pets than dogs.

A2 She posited a theory about the origins of the universe.

B1 The scientist posited that climate change is a major threat to the planet.

B2 The author posits that technology will continue to advance at a rapid pace.

C1 The philosopher posited a new concept of morality in his latest book.

C2 The CEO posited a bold strategy for the company's expansion into new markets.

Examples of posit in a Sentence

formal It is important to posit a well-reasoned argument in academic writing.

informal I posit that we should go out for dinner tonight.

slang I'm just gonna posit that we grab some pizza and call it a night.

figurative She likes to posit herself as a leader among her peers.

Grammatical Forms of posit

• past tense: posited
• plural: posits
• comparative: more positive
• superlative: most positive
• present tense: posit
• future tense: will posit
• perfect tense: have posited
• continuous tense: is positing
• singular: posit
• positive degree: positive
• infinitive: to posit
• gerund: positing
• participle: positing

Origin and Evolution of posit

First Known Use: 1650 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'posit' originated from the Latin word 'positus', which means 'placed' or 'put'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'posit' has evolved to be used in a more specific sense in philosophy and logic, referring to the assertion of a fact or belief as true without evidence or proof.