Synonyms for proposition

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : prop-uh-zish-uh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˌprɒp əˈzɪʃ ən

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Définition 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

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