posit

• Substantivo que designa uma afirmação ou proposição aceita ou considerada verdadeira, especialmente como base para raciocínio lógico ou argumentação; também pode se referir ao ato de postular algo.

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.

   Postulado

   • 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.

   Sinônimosassumptionaxiomhypothesispostulatepremisepresuppositionsupposition

   Antônimoscertaintyfacttruth

• Verbo usado para expressar a ação de propor ou supor algo como fato ou como base para um argumento.

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.

   Posicionar

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

   Sinônimosdepositlocateplacepositionputsetsituate

2. Put forward for considerationC1formal

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

   Propor

   • 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.

   Sinônimosadvanceassertpostulateproposepropoundput forwardsubmitsuggest

3. Assume as a givenC2formal

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

   Postular

   • 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.

   Sinônimosassumepostulatepremisepresumepresupposesuppose

   Antônimosdenydisprovedoubtquestionrefutereject