I. ˈpäzə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V transitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Latin positus, past participle of ponere to place, put, lay down — more at position
1. : to dispose or set firmly : place in relation to other objects : fix
his glance stayed posited on the spot — Hugh McCrae
the problem so posited in a philosophical context — Bernard Smith
2. : to postulate often in the absence of supporting evidence : take as actual : assume or affirm the existence of
if she needs salvation, she will posit a savior — George Santayana
every code of law posits a lawgiver — A.L.Guérard
Synonyms: see presuppose
II. noun
( -s )
: something that is posited ; specifically : an event or an assumption for which there is insufficient inductive evidence
III. transitive verb
: to propose as an explanation : suggest