"to assert," 1690s, from Latin positus "placed, situated, standing, planted," past participle of ponere "put, place" (see position (n.)). Related: Posited; positing.
例文
1. Most religions posit the existence of life after death.
ほとんどの宗教は、人が死んだ後も生命が存在すると仮定している。
2.Obvious examples are potentiometers and tachogenerators to monitor the posit ion and speed of a shaft.