posit

(noun, verb)

noun

1. (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning

Similar word(s): postulate

Definition categories: communication, proposition

verb

1. put (something somewhere) firmly

- She posited her hand on his shoulder

- deposit the suitcase on the bench

Similar word(s): deposit, fix, situate

Definition categories: contact, lay, place, pose, position, put, set

2. put before

Similar word(s): state, submit

Definition categories: communication, advise, propose, suggest

3. take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom

- He posited three basic laws of nature

Similar word(s): postulate

Definition categories: cognition, presuppose, suppose