posit

• Nom désignant une affirmation ou une proposition que l'on admet ou que l'on tient pour vraie, en particulier comme base d'un raisonnement ou d'une argumentation logique.

A noun referring to a proposition or statement that is assumed or accepted as true, especially as a basis for logical reasoning or argument.

1. Assumed propositionC1formal

   A statement or proposition that is taken as true to serve as a foundation for reasoning or argument.

   Position (logique)

   • The philosopher's argument began with a simple posit.
   • In logic, a posit is used to build a chain of reasoning.
   • The theory rests on the posit that all humans are rational.

   Synonymesassumptionaxiomhypothesispostulatepremisepresuppositionsupposition

   Antonymescertaintyfacttruth

• Verbe utilisé pour exprimer l'action de proposer ou de supposer quelque chose comme un fait ou une base de raisonnement, souvent sans preuve immédiate.

A verb used to express the act of putting forward or assuming something as a fact or basis for argument.

1. Place firmlyC1formal

   To put or set something in a particular position or location.

   poser fermement

   • He posited the vase carefully on the shelf.
   • The archaeologist posited the artifact in the display case.
   • She posited her hand on his shoulder.

   Synonymesdepositlocateplacepositionputsetsituate

2. Put forward for considerationC1formal

   To present or propose something, such as an idea, theory, or argument.

   Proposer (une idée, une théorie)

   • The philosopher posited a new theory of consciousness.
   • The lawyer posited a compelling argument in court.
   • She posited that the economy would recover by next year.

   Synonymesadvanceassertpostulateproposepropoundput forwardsubmitsuggest

3. Assume as a givenC2formal

   To take something as a fact or principle without proof, as a basis for reasoning.

   Poser comme principe

   • The theorem posits that all numbers are divisible by one.
   • We must posit the existence of a higher power for this argument.
   • The study posits a direct correlation between sleep and productivity.

   Synonymesassumepostulatepremisepresumepresupposesuppose

   Antonymesdenydisprovedoubtquestionrefutereject