5 letter words starting with POS

Parts of Speech

Posit is a verb.

Definitions

To posit means to assume or postulate something as a fact or truth without proof or evidence.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈpɑzɪt/
• UK: /ˈpɒzɪt/

Origin and Usage

The word posit originated from the Latin word "ponere," which means "to place." It was first used in English in the early 17th century. Posit is commonly used in academic and philosophical contexts to introduce a hypothesis or theory.

Synonyms

• Assume
• Presume
• Hypothesize
• Postulate
• Propose

Related Words

• Asset
• Topic
• Logic
• Proof
• Trust

Example Sentences

• The study posits that there is a correlation between social media use and depression.
• He posited that the universe is infinite and eternal.
• Without any evidence to support his claim, he posited that the earth is flat.

Parts of Speech

Poser is a noun.

Definitions

1. A person who poses or affects a particular attitude or character; a pretender. 2. A difficult question or problem, especially one that tests someones knowledge or skill.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈpoʊzər/

UK: /ˈpəʊzə/

Origin and Usage

The word poser comes from the French word "poser" which means "to place" or "to pose." The word was first used in English in the mid-19th century to describe someone who posed for a photograph. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include someone who poses or affects a particular attitude or character. The second definition of poser, meaning a difficult question or problem, came into use in the early 20th century.

Synonyms

Impostor, pretender, charlatan, faker, sham, fraud, imposter.

Related Words

Impost, power, prose, pores, ropes.

Example Sentences

• Hes such a poser, always pretending to be something hes not.
• The test was a real poser, and many students struggled to answer the questions.
• Shes a poser, always striking a pose for the camera.
• The poser of the riddle was so difficult that no one could solve it.