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The past tense form of 'posit' is posited. Example: He posited a new hypothesis during the conference. (He posited a new hypothesis during the conference.)
Definition of “posit”
- to put forward or suggest an idea, theory, or argument
- to assume or assert something as a fact
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Past Simple | posited |
| Past Continuous | positing |
| Past Perfect | posited |
Example
He posited a new theory during the discussion.
Example
The scientist posited an alternative explanation for the phenomenon.
Example
At that time, she was positing different hypotheses.
Example
I wasn't positing any assumptions.
Example
By the end of the experiment, they had posited several possible solutions.
Example
She had posited a controversial argument before the debate.
