Posit Meaning in English
word
ˈpɑzət
PAH-zit
pˈɒsɪt
POS-it
Definition
To suggest or assume that something is true or exists, often as a starting point for reasoning or discussion.
Usage & Nuances
"Posit" is formal and academic, common in philosophy, science, and theoretical discussions. Not used in everyday speech. Often takes a clause or idea as its object: "posit that..." or "posit the existence of...". Don't confuse with "suppose", which is more informal.
Spanish: postular - plantear (formal)Portuguese (BR): postular - colocar (formal)Portuguese (PT): postular - colocar (formal)Chinese (Simplified): 假定 - 假設（正式用語）Chinese (Traditional): 假定 - 假設（正式用語）Hindi: परिकल्पना करना - प्रस्तावित करनाArabic: يفترض - يطرح (بشكل نظري)Bengali: উপস্থাপন করা - অনুমান করা (তাত্ত্বিকভাবে)Russian: выдвигать (гипотезу) - постулироватьJapanese: 仮定する - 提唱するVietnamese: giả định - đưa ra giả thuyếtKorean: 가정하다 - 제시하다 (이론적으로)Turkish: varsaymak (teorik olarak) - öne sürmekUrdu: مفروض ماننا - نظریہ پیش کرناIndonesian: mengemukakan - mengasumsikan (secara teoritis)
Example Sentences
Some scientists posit that life exists on other planets.
basic
The theory posits a new explanation for gravity.
basic
He posited an idea during the meeting.
basic
Let’s posit a situation where everyone works from home.
natural
Many philosophers posit the existence of an objective reality.
natural
Economists sometimes posit that people act in their own self-interest.
natural