POSIT

(noun) (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
synonyms : postulate
in math, a postulate is a "given," what you accept as true in order to continue with a proof -added by tivoli25
(verb) take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom
"He posited three basic laws of nature"
synonyms : postulate
(verb) put before
"I submit to you that the accused is guilty"
synonyms : put forward , state , submit
(verb) put (something somewhere) firmly
"She posited her hand on his shoulder", "deposit the suitcase on the bench", "fix your eyes on this spot"
synonyms : deposit , fix , situate

Mnemonics for posit

(Tag: ) Posit is short of positive, so we assume (posit) that something is true without being completely positive
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(Tag: ) posit means put forward as fact or as a basis for argument...POSE+IT....why do we pose things or ourselves...to present ourselves......
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(Tag: ) posit: (pro)pose it. i.e propose or put forward
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(Tag: ) posit = positively sit; The conclusion can sit positively.
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