| 释义 |
pos·it
I. \ˈpäzə̇t, usu -ə̇d.+V\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Latin positus, past participle of ponere to place, put, lay down — more at position
1. : to dispose or set firmly : place in relation to other objects : fix
< his glance stayed posited on the spot — Hugh McCrae >
< the problem so posited in a philosophical context — Bernard Smith >
2. : to postulate often in the absence of supporting evidence : take as actual : assume or affirm the existence of
< if she needs salvation, she will posit a savior — George Santayana >
< every code of law posits a lawgiver — A.L.Guérard >
Synonyms: see presuppose
II. noun
(-s)
: something that is posited; specifically : an event or an assumption for which there is insufficient inductive evidence
III. transitive verb
: to propose as an explanation : suggest |