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Antonyms for proposition

Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : prop-uh-zish-uh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌprɒp əˈzɪʃ ən

Definition of proposition

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "a setting forth as a topic for discussion," from Old French proposicion "proposal, submission, (philosophical) proposition" (12c.), from Latin propositionem (nominative propositio) "a setting forth, statement, a presentation, representation; fundamental assumption," noun of action from past participle stem of proponere (see propound). Meaning "action of proposing something to be done" is from late 14c. General sense of "matter, problem, undertaking" recorded by 1877. Related: Propositional.
  • noun suggestion; scheme
  • verb make suggestion, often improper
Example sentences :
  • And Mrs. Roberts smiled, and assented to the statement, but not to the proposition.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • Here is my proposition: You choose one of those girls and marry her.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • This proposition is one of keen interest in connection with aviation.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • This is the proposition which I intended to enforce in the present section.
  • Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume
  • You say that the one proposition is an inference from the other.
  • Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume
  • This proposition is, indeed, nothing but a more imperfect definition.
  • Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume
  • Every proposition, which is not true, is there confused and unintelligible.
  • Extract from : « An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding » by David Hume
  • Your proposition to establish a journal has been received by us with the greatest satisfaction.
  • Extract from : « The Field of Ice » by Jules Verne
  • The dean paused to revolve the proposition, and then shook his head negatively.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • But how terrible the proposition that this charity was a useless mockery!
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for proposition

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