Posits
/ˈpɒzɪts/noun
To put forward or assume as a basis for argument or discussion.
Did you know?The term 'posit' derives from Latin roots meaning 'to place', linking it to concepts of stability and foundational beliefs in philosophy and science.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
positus
“Placed, set down, established.”
14th Century
Middle English
positen
“To place, set forth, or establish.”
16th Century
Early Modern English
posit
“To assert or affirm as a fact.”
Modern English
English
posits
“Third person singular present form of 'posit', used in philosophical and scientific contexts.”
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