Posit
/ˈpɒzɪt/noun
To put forward as a basis of argument or evidence.
Did you know?The root of 'posit' is linked to a Latin word meaning 'to place', hinting at the deep connection between our thoughts and the physical world!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
positus
“Placed, set; a past participle of ponere (to place).”
Old French
Old French
Poser
“To put down or set down.”
Middle English
Middle English
Posit
“To assert or affirm as a fact.”
Modern English
English
Posit
“To put forward or assume as a basis for argument.”
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