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proposition

释义

proposition

noun countable

UK /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	proposition
plural	propositions

1
a statement that people can examine in order to decide whether it is true
proposition that:
the proposition that all religions are equally valid
Synonyms and related words
Statements and announcements
abjuration
accusation
a contradiction in terms
2
an offer or suggestion, especially involving business or politics
I have a business proposition to put to you.
Synonyms and related words
Suggestions and proposals
suggestion
proposal
recommendation
1. 2a
  an offer to have sex with someone, especially when the offer is considered offensive
  Synonyms and related words
  Flirtation and describing flirtatious behaviour
  smirting
  flirtation
  coquetry
3
something or someone that you have to deal with, described as having a particular quality
Finishing the run in the rain wasn’t a very attractive proposition.
Synonyms and related words
General words for situations and circumstances
situation
circumstance
conditions
4
mathsa problem or statement in mathematics or logic that must be solved or proved true or false
Synonyms and related words
General words relating to mathematics and geometry
abacus
a function of something
algorithm
5
Americana suggested law or change in a law that citizens vote for or against
Synonyms and related words
The law, laws and parts of laws
act
adjective law
the administration of justice

proposition

noun countable

US /ˌprɑpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

singular	proposition
plural	propositions

1
a statement that people can examine in order to decide whether it is true
proposition that:
the proposition that all religions are equally valid
Synonyms and related words
Statements and announcements
abjuration
accusation
a contradiction in terms
2
an offer or suggestion, especially involving business or politics
I have a business proposition to put to you.
Synonyms and related words
Suggestions and proposals
suggestion
proposal
recommendation
1. 2a
  an offer to have sex with someone, especially when the offer is considered offensive
  Synonyms and related words
  Flirtation and describing flirtatious behavior
  smirting
  flirtation
  coquetry
3
something or someone that you have to deal with, described as having a particular quality
Finishing the run in the rain wasn’t a very attractive proposition.
Synonyms and related words
General words for situations and circumstances
situation
circumstance
conditions
4
Americana suggested law or change in a law that citizens vote for or against
Synonyms and related words
The law, laws and parts of laws
act
adjective law
the administration of justice
5
mathsa problem or statement in mathematics or logic that must be solved or proved true or false
Synonyms and related words
General words relating to mathematics and geometry
abacus
a function of something
algorithm

proposition

verb transitive

UK /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	proposition
he/she/it	propositions
present participle	propositioning
past tense	propositioned
past participle	propositioned

1
to offer to have sex with someone, especially in an offensive way
Synonyms and related words
To start a romantic or sexual relationship
ask out
flirt
chat up

proposition

verb transitive

US /ˌprɑpəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	proposition
he/she/it	propositions
present participle	propositioning
past tense	propositioned
past participle	propositioned

1
to offer to have sex with someone, especially in an offensive way
Synonyms and related words
To start a romantic or sexual relationship
ask out
flirt
chat up

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