1. past tense of posit; to assume or put forward as a basis for argument or theory
Usage: formal; academic

Examples

• The scientist posited that climate change was accelerating.
• She posited a new theory about language acquisition.
• The philosopher posited the existence of absolute truth.
• Researchers posited a link between diet and memory.
• The economist posited that inflation would rise next year.
• He posited that the ancient civilization was more advanced than previously thought.