posit

verb

pos·​it ˈpä-zət How to pronounce posit (audio)
posited ˈpä-zə-təd How to pronounce posit (audio)
ˈpäz-təd
; positing ˈpä-zə-tiŋ How to pronounce posit (audio)
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 Burning calories at a slower-than-normal rate With such varying types of hunger cues, Acosta and his colleagues posit that a blanket solution such as GLP-1s may not be the best solution for every person who struggles with weight loss. Rachel Murphy, Verywell Health, 22 May 2024 Some researchers have posited that, for example, the prognosis for aquagenic urticaria may be varied following treatment.1 While there is little research about the outcomes for people with water allergies, consulting with a healthcare provider can help determine the best treatment plan. Reven Widener, Health, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for posit 

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Word History

Etymology

Latin positus, past participle of ponere

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of posit was in 1647

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Cite this Entry

“Posit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/posit. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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