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POSIT
postulate, posit
(noun) (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
postulate, posit
(verb) take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom; “He posited three basic laws of nature”
submit, state, put forward, posit
(verb) put before; “I submit to you that the accused is guilty”
situate, fix, posit, deposit
(verb) put (something somewhere) firmly; “She posited her hand on his shoulder”; “deposit the suitcase on the bench”; “fix your eyes on this spot”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
posit (plural posits)
Something that is posited; a postulate.
(aviation) Abbreviation of position.
Usage notes
• (for meaning #2) Started by USAF Fighter pilots when needing to know the position of a wingman. I.e. Lead pilot would say "2-posit" and #2 would reply: "5 o'clock high".
Verb
posit (third-person singular simple present posits, present participle positing, simple past and past participle posited)
Assume the existence of; to postulate.
Propose for consideration or study; to suggest.
Put (something somewhere) firmly; to place or position.
Anagrams
• piots, topis
Source: Wiktionary
Pos"it, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Posited; p. pr. & vb. n. Positing.] Etym: [L. ponere, positum, to place. See Position.]
1. To dispose or set firmly or fixedly; to place or dispose in relation to other objects. Sir M. Hale.
2. (Logic)
Definition: To assume as real or conceded; as, to posit a principle. Sir W. Hamilton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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