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posit

/ˈpɑzət/ · 5 letters · 5 distinct letters

  1. noun

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

  2. verb

    put (something somewhere) firmly

    She posited her hand on his shoulder

  3. verb

    put before

    I submit to you that the accused is guilty

  4. verb

    take as a given; assume as a postulate or axiom

    He posited three basic laws of nature

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