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POSIT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Posit.

Posit - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
postulate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
proposition
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Posit - as a verb

Put (something somewhere) firmly

Example: "She posited her hand on his shoulder"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depositfixsituate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
layplaceposepositionputset
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Put before

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
put forwardstatesubmit

Take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom

Example: "He posited three basic laws of nature"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
postulate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
presupposesuppose
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I posit that honesty is the best policy."
"She posited a theory about the origin of the universe."
"The researcher posited a new hypothesis based on the experimental results."
"He posited that the economy would improve in the next quarter."
"The professor posited several possible explanations for the phenomenon."
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Word Game Points

Is POSIT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, posit is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

POSIT has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is POSIT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, posit is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
POSIT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.

Is POSIT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, posit is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
POSIT has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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