proposition

[ prop-uh-zish-uhn ]

/ ˌprɒp əˈzɪʃ ən /

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noun

the act of offering or suggesting something to be considered, accepted, adopted, or done.

a plan or scheme proposed.

an offer of terms for a transaction, as in business.

a thing, matter, or person considered as something to be dealt with or encountered: Keeping diplomatic channels open is a serious proposition.

anything stated or affirmed for discussion or illustration.

Rhetoric. a statement of the subject of an argument or a discourse, or of the course of action or essential idea to be advocated.

Logic. a statement in which something is affirmed or denied, so that it can therefore be significantly characterized as either true or false.

Mathematics. a formal statement of either a truth to be demonstrated or an operation to be performed; a theorem or a problem.

a proposal of usually illicit sexual relations.

verb (used with object)

to propose sexual relations to.

to propose a plan, deal, etc., to.

Origin of proposition

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English proposicio(u)n, from Latin prōpositiōn- (stem of prōpositiō) “a setting forth.” See propositus, -ion

synonym study for proposition

2. See proposal.

OTHER WORDS FROM proposition

prop·o·si·tion·al, adjectiveprop·o·si·tion·al·ly, adverbun·der·prop·o·si·tion, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH proposition

preposition, proposition

Words nearby proposition

proportionate, proportioned, proportionment, proposal, propose, proposition, propositional attitude, propositional calculus, propositional function, propositus, propound

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Example sentences from the Web for proposition

How tech does these things is often arcane, but what it does – the outcome – should be easy to explain, especially as a business or investment proposition.
HBO’s new sex cult doc has big lessons for investors|dzanemorris|September 2, 2020|Fortune
E-commerce, at least for now, has helped the company deliver on that proposition.
How Hearst UK’s e-commerce revenue grew 322% during the second quarter|Lucinda Southern|August 21, 2020|Digiday
Microsoft still owns Bing’s search engine, Xbox’s gaming console and even MSN’s online portal, but it has become more of a business-facing tech company than a consumer proposition.
5 questions about Microsoft’s plans for TikTok|Tim Peterson|August 5, 2020|Digiday
Landing pages need to communicate this proposition in a succinct way sufficiently.
Studying the anatomy of a successful high-conversion landing page|Yasmine Dehimi|June 22, 2020|Search Engine Watch

As a business, your unique selling proposition is what sets you and your competitor’s miles apart.
Studying the anatomy of a successful high-conversion landing page|Yasmine Dehimi|June 22, 2020|Search Engine Watch
It stands for the proposition that the biological basis of procreation should also be the sole organizing principle of society.
Is Pope Francis Backpedaling on Gays?|Jay Michaelson|November 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
An HIV scare, Rand Paul talking points, and a (maybe) proposition.
My Bizarre Night With James Deen, Libertarian Porn Star|Emily Shire|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The lack of love likely stems from DeMaio's silence on Proposition 8.
No Shaking Sexual Harassment Allegations for Gay GOP House Hopeful|Olivia Nuzzi|October 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
But the proposition had eventually broken apart in the churning, acidic stomach of Washington politics.
Lake Bacon: The Story of The Man Who Wanted Us to Eat Mississippi Hippos|Jon Mooallem|August 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I think the proposition is still debatable, or at least still in formation.
Hillary Clinton’s Golden Ticket: Paid Family Medical Leave|Michael Tomasky|July 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This last proviso, however, as we shall see, takes away almost all practical importance from the proposition.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4|Various
From no other source than the knowledge that this first proposition contains a clear conception of that which I affirm.
A History of Philosophy in Epitome|Albert Schwegler
It is unnecessary to say how welcome the proposition was to me.
Recollections Of My Childhood And Youth|George Brandes
Wherever there is a relative, there is a second proposition.
A Handbook of the English Language|Robert Gordon Latham
This proposition carried with it so much loneliness and isolation, that it was declined.
Memoirs of Orange Jacobs|Orange Jacobs

British Dictionary definitions for proposition

proposition

/ (ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən) /

noun

a proposal or topic presented for consideration

philosophy

the content of a sentence that affirms or denies something and is capable of being true or false
the meaning of such a sentence: I am warm always expresses the same proposition whoever the speaker isCompare statement (def. 8)

maths a statement or theorem, usually containing its proof

informal a person or matter to be dealt withhe's a difficult proposition

an invitation to engage in sexual intercourse

verb

(tr) to propose a plan, deal, etc, to, esp to engage in sexual intercourse

Derived forms of proposition

propositional, adjectivepropositionally, adverb

Word Origin for proposition

C14 proposicioun, from Latin prōpositiō a setting forth; see propose

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	proposition
释义	proposition [ prop-uh-zish-uhn ] / ˌprɒp əˈzɪʃ ən / SEE SYNONYMS FOR proposition ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act of offering or suggesting something to be considered, accepted, adopted, or done. a plan or scheme proposed. an offer of terms for a transaction, as in business. a thing, matter, or person considered as something to be dealt with or encountered: Keeping diplomatic channels open is a serious proposition. anything stated or affirmed for discussion or illustration. Rhetoric. a statement of the subject of an argument or a discourse, or of the course of action or essential idea to be advocated. Logic. a statement in which something is affirmed or denied, so that it can therefore be significantly characterized as either true or false. Mathematics. a formal statement of either a truth to be demonstrated or an operation to be performed; a theorem or a problem. a proposal of usually illicit sexual relations. verb (used with object) to propose sexual relations to. to propose a plan, deal, etc., to. Origin of proposition First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English proposicio(u)n, from Latin prōpositiōn- (stem of prōpositiō) “a setting forth.” See propositus, -ion synonym study for proposition 2. See proposal. OTHER WORDS FROM proposition prop·o·si·tion·al, adjectiveprop·o·si·tion·al·ly, adverbun·der·prop·o·si·tion, noun WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH proposition preposition, proposition Words nearby proposition proportionate, proportioned, proportionment, proposal, propose, proposition, propositional attitude, propositional calculus, propositional function, propositus, propound Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for proposition How tech does these things is often arcane, but what it does – the outcome – should be easy to explain, especially as a business or investment proposition. HBO’s new sex cult doc has big lessons for investors\|dzanemorris\|September 2, 2020\|Fortune E-commerce, at least for now, has helped the company deliver on that proposition. How Hearst UK’s e-commerce revenue grew 322% during the second quarter\|Lucinda Southern\|August 21, 2020\|Digiday Microsoft still owns Bing’s search engine, Xbox’s gaming console and even MSN’s online portal, but it has become more of a business-facing tech company than a consumer proposition. 5 questions about Microsoft’s plans for TikTok\|Tim Peterson\|August 5, 2020\|Digiday Landing pages need to communicate this proposition in a succinct way sufficiently. Studying the anatomy of a successful high-conversion landing page\|Yasmine Dehimi\|June 22, 2020\|Search Engine Watch As a business, your unique selling proposition is what sets you and your competitor’s miles apart. Studying the anatomy of a successful high-conversion landing page\|Yasmine Dehimi\|June 22, 2020\|Search Engine Watch It stands for the proposition that the biological basis of procreation should also be the sole organizing principle of society. Is Pope Francis Backpedaling on Gays?\|Jay Michaelson\|November 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST An HIV scare, Rand Paul talking points, and a (maybe) proposition. My Bizarre Night With James Deen, Libertarian Porn Star\|Emily Shire\|November 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The lack of love likely stems from DeMaio's silence on Proposition 8. No Shaking Sexual Harassment Allegations for Gay GOP House Hopeful\|Olivia Nuzzi\|October 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST But the proposition had eventually broken apart in the churning, acidic stomach of Washington politics. Lake Bacon: The Story of The Man Who Wanted Us to Eat Mississippi Hippos\|Jon Mooallem\|August 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST I think the proposition is still debatable, or at least still in formation. Hillary Clinton’s Golden Ticket: Paid Family Medical Leave\|Michael Tomasky\|July 3, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This last proviso, however, as we shall see, takes away almost all practical importance from the proposition. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 4\|Various From no other source than the knowledge that this first proposition contains a clear conception of that which I affirm. A History of Philosophy in Epitome\|Albert Schwegler It is unnecessary to say how welcome the proposition was to me. Recollections Of My Childhood And Youth\|George Brandes Wherever there is a relative, there is a second proposition. A Handbook of the English Language\|Robert Gordon Latham This proposition carried with it so much loneliness and isolation, that it was declined. Memoirs of Orange Jacobs\|Orange Jacobs British Dictionary definitions for proposition proposition / (ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃən) / noun a proposal or topic presented for consideration philosophy the content of a sentence that affirms or denies something and is capable of being true or false the meaning of such a sentence: I am warm always expresses the same proposition whoever the speaker isCompare statement (def. 8) maths a statement or theorem, usually containing its proof informal a person or matter to be dealt withhe's a difficult proposition an invitation to engage in sexual intercourse verb (tr) to propose a plan, deal, etc, to, esp to engage in sexual intercourse Derived forms of proposition propositional, adjectivepropositionally, adverb Word Origin for proposition C14 proposicioun, from Latin prōpositiō a setting forth; see propose Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to proposition recommendation, motion, hypothesis, premise, invitation, proposal, accost, project, overture, program, plan, proffer, presentation, propose, pose, prefer, ask, propound, solicit, suggest
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proposition

noun

verb (used with object)

Origin of proposition

synonym study for proposition

OTHER WORDS FROM proposition

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH proposition

Words nearby proposition

Example sentences from the Web for proposition

British Dictionary definitions for proposition

noun

verb

Derived forms of proposition

Word Origin for proposition

Words related to proposition