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positing

UK
/ˈpɒzɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɑːzɪtɪŋ/

Translations

positingnoun
positings
pl
The positing of new theories is essential for scientific progress.
Утверждение новых теорий необходимо для научного прогресса.
The positing of the problem was clear and concise.
Постановка проблемы была ясной и лаконичной.
Additional translations
предположение
положение
Synonyms
assertion
proposition
hypothesis
suggestion
claim
positinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈpɒzɪtɪŋ/
US
/ˈpɑːzɪtɪŋ/
Used attributively as a present participle to modify nouns, describing something that posits or assumes.
positverb

positing

Gerund

posited
Past Simple
posited
Past Participle
positing
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɒzɪt/
US
/ˈpɑːzɪt/
The scientist decided to posit a new theory to explain the phenomenon.
Учёный решил постулировать новую теорию для объяснения этого явления.
Additional translations
укреплять
Synonyms
put
suggest
place
set
position
situate
install
establish
propose
assert

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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