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1proposition
noun prop·o·si·tion \ˌprä-pə-ˈzi-shən\
: something (such as a plan or offer) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider
: a statement to be proved, explained, or discussed
: something that someone intends to do or deal with
Full Definition of PROPOSITION
1
a (1) : something offered for consideration or acceptance : proposal (2) : a request for sexual intercourse b : the point to be discussed or maintained in argument usually stated in sentence form near the outset c : a theorem or problem to be demonstrated or performed
2
a : an expression in language or signs of something that can be believed, doubted, or denied or is either true or false b : the objective meaning of a proposition
3
: something of an indicated kind to be dealt with <the farm was never a paying proposition>
— prop·o·si·tion·al \-ˈzish-nəl, -ˈzi-shə-nəl\ adjective
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First Known Use of PROPOSITION
14th century
Related to PROPOSITION
- Synonyms
- hypothesis, theory, supposition, thesis
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Rhymes with PROPOSITION
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2proposition
verb
: to offer to have sex with (someone) in a direct and often offensive way
proposi·tionedproposi·tion·ing \-ˈzi-sh(ə-)niŋ\
Full Definition of PROPOSITION
transitive verb
: to make a proposal to; especially : to suggest sexual intercourse to
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First Known Use of PROPOSITION
1924
Rhymes with PROPOSITION
PROPOSITION Defined for Kids
proposition
noun prop·o·si·tion \ˌprä-pə-ˈzi-shən\
Definition of PROPOSITION for Kids
1
: something suggested for discussion and thought
2
: a statement to be proved, explained, or discussed
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