proposition
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
propositions
plural
propositions
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROPOSITION
[count]
1
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something (such as a plan or offer) that is presented to a person or group of people to consider
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He made an attractive business proposition.
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The other company rejected their proposition.
2
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a statement to be proved, explained, or discussed
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Her theory rejects the basic proposition that humans evolved from apes.
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If we accept proposition “A” as true, then we must accept proposition “B” as false.
3
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something that someone intends to do or deal with
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Fixing the engine will not be an easy/simple proposition. [=matter]
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The election will be a tough proposition for the mayor.
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The farm will never be a paying proposition. [=the farm will never make money]
4
US
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a suggestion for a change in the law on which people must vote
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The town voted in favor of a proposition calling for a ban on smoking in public spaces.
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He expects Proposition 12 to pass by a wide margin.
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proposition
/ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
verb
propositions;
propositioned;
propositioning
2
proposition
/ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
verb
propositions;
propositioned;
propositioning
Britannica Dictionary definition of PROPOSITION
[+ object]
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to offer to have sex with (someone) in a direct and often offensive way
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He was propositioned by a prostitute.
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He got drunk and propositioned a woman sitting next to him in the bar.
