Dictionary Check: posit

"posit" is a valid word!

Scrabble 7 points
Words with Friends 8 points

Definition

noun

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

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verb

put (something somewhere) firmly

Example: "She posited her hand on his shoulder"
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verb

put before

Example: "I submit to you that the accused is guilty"
verb

take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom

Example: "He posited three basic laws of nature"
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