posit

Meanings

• Verb

  To place or set something in a position or state.

  - "He positied the vase on the shelf."
  - "She positively loved the new dress."

• Verb

  To state or assert something as a fact or belief.

  - "I posit that the earth is round."
  - "The scientist posited a theory about gravity."

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Synonyms

stead

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with posit
poses , posesidon , coasts , hoasts

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. post () : A structure for displaying or sending mail; a position or station; the rear of something.
   

2. pose () : A way of arranging or displaying something; a still, formal, or artificial arrangement of the body.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of posit that leads to same result
posit , posited , positing , posits

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French poser, 'to place', 'to put'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'posit' is also used in mathematics to denote a hypothesis or conjecture.

2. The word 'posit' is often used interchangeably with the word 'assert'.

3. In the context of statistics, 'positive' refers to a value that is greater than zero.

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Related Concepts

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1. hypothesis: A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, based on available evidence.

2. theory: A set of principles or ideas intended to explain a group of facts or phenomena.

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Culture

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In literature, posit is often used in the context of scientific theories or hypotheses. For example, in Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', Victor Frankenstein posits a theory about the creation of life.

How to Memorize "posit"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the action of placing or setting something in a position or state. Imagine yourself setting an object on a table or a shelf.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'posit' with the word 'post', as they share a similar origin and meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Posit is a verb that means to place or set' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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