proposition

Meanings

• noun

  A proposal or suggestion for consideration.

  - "He made a proposition to invest in a new business."
  - "They discussed various propositions for the project."

• noun

  A statement or question that can be answered with a yes or no.

  - "Is it raining? That's a proposition."
  - "The test will reveal if the hypothesis is a valid proposition."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

proposal , suggestion , statement , proposal , suggestion , proposal

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with proposition
positions , options , relations

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Variants

List of all variants of proposition that leads to same result
proposition , propositional , propositions , propositioned , propositioning

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Etymology

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From Latin propositio, from proponere ‘set before, offer’

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'proposition' is used in both philosophy and mathematics.

2. In mathematics, a proposition is a statement that can be proven or disproven.

3. In logic, a proposition is a declarative sentence that can be true or false.

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Related Concepts

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1. hypothesis: A proposition or explanation that is put forward as a possible solution to a problem or explanation for observable phenomena.

2. argument: A series of propositions put forward as reasons to accept a conclusion.

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Culture

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In literature, propositions are often used in philosophical and logical contexts. In art, they can represent a new idea or concept.

How to Memorize "proposition"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person making a proposal or a statement that can be answered with a yes or no.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of a suggestion or a question that can be answered with a yes or no.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym P-O-S-I-T-I-O-N: Proposal Or Statement I Need To Understand

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