What is the meaning of posit?

noun

  • Logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning.

verb

  • Put (something somewhere) firmly.
    • usage: "She posited her hand on his shoulder"; "deposit the suitcase on the bench"; "fix your eyes on this spot"
  • Put before.
    • usage: "I submit to you that the accused is guilty"
  • Take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom.
    • usage: "He posited three basic laws of nature"
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