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Meaning of
proposition
in English
proposition
us
//prəˈpɑːz.ʃən//
uk
//prəˈpɒz.ɪʃən//
#moderate
#c1
Plural
propositions
Past Tense
propositioned
Participle Verb
propositioning
Third Person Singular
propositions
Definitions
Noun
the
act
of
offering
an
idea
The
company
made
a
proposition
to
invest
in
the
new
project
.
a
proposed
idea
or
plan
The
politician's
proposition
for
tax
reform
was
met
with
opposition
.
a
proposal
or
offer
in
business
;
terms
of
a
deal
The
entrepreneur
presented
a
proposition
to
partner
with
the
investor
.
a
proposed
law
or
amendment
to
be
voted
on
The
senator's
proposition
to
increase
funding
for
education
was
approved
by
the
committee
.
a
statement
that
can
be
true
or
false
(
logic
,
math
)
The
mathematician
proved
the
proposition
that
the
sum
of
two
odd
numbers
is
even
.
an
abstract
assertion
with
a
subject
and
predicate
The
philosopher
argued
that
the
proposition
about
the
nature
of
reality
was
flawed
.
a
mathematical
statement
proven
true
;
not
a
theorem
The
mathematician
carefully
examined
the
proposition
before
attempting
to
prove
it
.
a
statement
of
faith
or
doctrine
;
creed
The
church's
proposition
of
salvation
through
faith
was
central
to
its
teachings
.
an
assertion
considered
true
or
false
The
philosopher
debated
the
proposition
that
humans
are
inherently
selfish
.
Verb
to
suggest
a
romantic
encounter
He
propositioned
her
at
the
party
,
but
she
politely
declined
.
to
make
an
offer
or
business
suggestion
The
company
will
proposition
a
new
deal
to
the
potential
client
.
