Positing: meaning, definitions and examples

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positing

 

[ ˈpɒzɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

philosophical debate

Positing refers to the act of assuming or putting forward an idea or a theory as a basis for further investigation or argument. In philosophy, it often involves making a proposal that something is the case, without necessarily proving it. This term is frequently used in discussions where concepts or premises need to be established for logical reasoning. It signifies the establishment of propositions that can influence the direction of a discussion or analysis.

Synonyms

hypothesizing, proposing, suggesting.

Examples of usage

  • She is positing that reality is shaped by our perceptions.
  • The scientist is positing a new theory on evolution.
  • He is positing a connection between climate change and extreme weather events.

Translations

Translations of the word "positing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 afirmação

🇮🇳 स्थापना

🇩🇪 Behauptung

🇮🇩 penyampaian

🇺🇦 позиціювання

🇵🇱 pozycjonowanie

🇯🇵 ポジショニング

🇫🇷 positionnement

🇪🇸 posicionamiento

🇹🇷 konumlandırma

🇰🇷 포지셔닝

🇸🇦 تحديد الموقف

🇨🇿 pozicování

🇸🇰 pozicionovanie

🇨🇳 定位

🇸🇮 pozicioniranje

🇮🇸 stöðu

🇰🇿 позициялау

🇬🇪 პოზიციონირება

🇦🇿 mövqeləşdirmə

🇲🇽 posicionamiento

Etymology

The term 'positing' has its roots in the Latin word 'ponere,' which means 'to place or to put.' The evolution of the word occurred through Late Latin 'ponere,' transforming into the Old French 'poser,' which conveys a similar notion of placing. By the 14th century, the term began to take on more abstract meanings, particularly in the philosophical context. The word 'posit' became associated with the act of asserting or stating something confidently, leading to its current usage, which emphasizes the formulation of ideas or hypotheses for discussion or consideration. 'Positing' appears extensively in the realms of philosophy, logic, and science, where the establishment of premises is essential for developing arguments and theories. As such, it reflects not just an act of stating, but a crucial part of intellectual discourse.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,199, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.