Proposition — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˌprä-pə-ˈzi-shən/ prop·o·si·tion

Meaning & Definition of Proposition

Proposition (noun)

  1. something offered for consideration or acceptance, proposal
  2. a request for sexual intercourse
  3. the point to be discussed or maintained in argument usually stated in sentence form near the outset

Proposition (verb)

  1. to make a proposal to; especially, to suggest sexual intercourse to

Proposition (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation

    "started the discussion with the simple proposition that no one ever does anything out of pure altruism"

    similar: hypothesis, supposition, theory, thesis
    related: assumption, concession, premise, presumption, presupposition, theorem, conjecture, generalization, guess, guesswork, inference, speculation, surmise, proffer, proposal, suggestion, feeling, hunch, impression, inkling, notion, suspicion, abstraction, concept, conception, construct
    near: assurance, certainty, fact, knowledge

  2. something which is presented for consideration

    "a neighbor with a business proposition to tell us about"

    similar: offer, proffer, proposal, suggestion
    related: counteroffer, counterproposal, countersuggestion, feeler, overture, motion, advancement, nomination, recommendation, bid, presentation, submission, submittal, tender, arrangement, game, ground plan, layout, line, plan, plot, project, strategy, system, conception, idea, notion, theory, thought

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Proposition

The most common words with a similar meaning to Proposition:

hypothesis, supposition, theory, thesis, offer, proffer, proposal, suggestion

Related Words for Proposition

assumption, concession, premise, presumption, presupposition, theorem, conjecture, generalization, guess, guesswork, inference, speculation, surmise, feeling, hunch, impression, inkling, notion, suspicion, abstraction, concept, conception, construct, counteroffer, counterproposal, countersuggestion, feeler, overture, motion, advancement

Near Antonyms of Proposition

assurance, certainty, fact, knowledge

Word Forms of Proposition

Inflections: propositioned, propositioning

Derived words: propositional (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Proposition

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Proposition

Frequently Asked Questions about Proposition

What does "Proposition" mean?

"Proposition" means something offered for consideration or acceptance, proposal. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: something offered for consideration or acceptance, proposal. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Proposition"?

Other words for "Proposition" include hypothesis, supposition, theory, thesis, offer, proffer, proposal and suggestion. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Proposition" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Proposition"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Proposition". Common alternatives include hypothesis, supposition, theory, thesis, offer, proffer, proposal and suggestion.

How do you use "Proposition" in a sentence?

Examples of "Proposition" in a sentence: "started the discussion with the simple proposition that no one ever does anything out of pure altruism"; "a neighbor with a business proposition to tell us about".

Is "Proposition" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Proposition" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Proposition" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Proposition" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Proposition"?

"Proposition" is pronounced /ˌprä-pə-ˈzi-shən/ and divided into syllables as prop·o·si·tion.

What is the origin of the word "Proposition"?

First known use: 14th century.