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positing

UK
/ˈpɒzɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɑːzɪtɪŋ/

Translations

positingnoun
positings
pl
The scientist's positing of a new theory sparked much debate in the academic community.
La postulation par le scientifique d'une nouvelle théorie a suscité de vifs débats dans la communauté universitaire.
Additional translations
suppositionAu sens d'hypothèse posée comme point de départ.
Synonyms
claim
assertion
proposition
hypothesis
suggestion
positinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpɒzɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɑːzɪtɪŋ/
Used attributively as a present participle to modify nouns, describing something that posits or assumes.
postulantEmploi soutenu, surtout en philosophie ou en logique.
His positing claims about the origins of the universe were controversial.
Ses affirmations postulantes sur les origines de l'univers étaient controversées.
positverb

positing

Gerund

posited
Past Simple
posited
Past Participle
positing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɒzɪt/
US
/ˈpɑːzɪt/
poserau sens de formuler ou poser une hypothèse
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the unusual data.
Le scientifique a posé une nouvelle théorie pour expliquer les données inhabituelles.
avancerau sens de proposer comme base d’argument
The philosopher posited that all humans are inherently good.
Le philosophe a avancé que tous les êtres humains sont fondamentalement bons.
Additional translations
placerau sens de mettre ou déposer fermement dans une position donnée
Synonyms
put
assert
suggest
propose
establish
install
situate
position
set
place

Definitions

positingnoun
The act of assuming or suggesting something as a fact or principle.
The scientist's positing of a new theory sparked much debate in the academic community.
positinggerund / present participle
Stating or asserting something as a fact; assuming as a principle.
His positing claims about the origins of the universe were controversial.
positverb
To assume or affirm the existence of; to propose as an explanation or hypothesis.
The scientist posited a new theory to explain the unusual data.
To put forward as a basis of argument.
The philosopher posited that all humans are inherently good.
To place, put, or set something firmly in a particular position.
She carefully posited the vase on the shelf to avoid knocking it over.
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