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Word:
proposition
IPA transcription: [pɹ,ɑpəz'ɪʃən]
Pronunciations of proposition
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noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
proposition
Meaning:
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
Synonyms:
suggestion, proposition, proffer
Meaning:
a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"
verb
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
proposition
Meaning:
suggest sex to; "She was propositioned by a stranger at the party"
Usage examples
"Which proposition?"
The proposition was a corker.
I will accept the general proposition
"You're up against a big proposition."
This foolish proposition isn't worthy your effort.
On the face of it, the proposition appealed to him.
She seemed to be taking the proposition very seriously.
And first tell us if this proposition of ours suits you.
When the proposition was made to him, he accepted it with eagerness.
A man believes implicitly, because he adopts a proposition without inquiry.
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