verb
- to assume or put forward as a fact or basis for argument
Usage: formal; academic
Examples
- The theory posits that all matter is made of atoms.
- She posits a direct connection between poverty and crime.
- The philosopher posits the existence of absolute truth.
- The study posits three main causes for the decline.
- He posits that technology will solve climate change.
- The researcher posits a new model for understanding memory.