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The past tense form of 'posits' is posited. Example: He posited a new hypothesis during the research project. (He posited a new hypothesis during the research project.)
Definition of “posit”
- to suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of something
- to deposit or place something in a particular position or location
- to state or assert something as a basis for an argument or theory
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 conference.
Example
They posited their findings in the research paper.
Example
At that time, she was positing different possibilities for the solution.
Example
I wasn't positing any assumptions without evidence.
Example
By the time they published the article, they had posited several hypotheses.
Example
She had posited a potential solution before the experiment began.
