Definitions for proposition
ˌprɒp əˈzɪʃ ənpropo·si·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.8 / 4 votes

1. propositionnoun

   (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

2. suggestion, proposition, proffernoun

   a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection

   "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"

3. propositionnoun

   an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors)

4. proposal, propositionnoun

   the act of making a proposal

   "they listened to her proposal"

5. propositionverb

   a task to be dealt with

   "securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition"

6. propositionverb

   suggest sex to

   "She was propositioned by a stranger at the party"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. propositionnoun

   The act of offering (an idea) for consideration.

2. propositionnoun

   An idea or a plan offered.

3. propositionnoun

   The terms of a transaction offered.

4. propositionnoun

   The content of an assertion that may be taken as being true or false and is considered abstractly without reference to the linguistic sentence that constitutes the assertion.

5. propositionnoun

   In some states, a proposed statute or constitutional amendment to be voted on by the electorate.

6. propositionnoun

   An assertion so formulated that it can be considered true or false.

7. propositionnoun

   As a special case, textbooks often, and papers sometimes, label an assertion which is provably true, but not important enough to be a theorem, a proposition. Normally this is part of a numerical reference system (Proposition 3.2, Lemma 3.3, Theorem 3.4)

8. propositionverb

   To propose a plan to (someone).

9. propositionverb

   To propose some illicit behaviour to (someone). Often sexual in nature.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Propositionnoun

   Etymology: proposition, Fr. propositio, Lat.

   1. A sentence in which any thing is affirmed or decreed.

   Chrysippus, labouring how to reconcile these two propositions, that all things are done by fate, and yet that something is in our own power, cannot extricate himself. Henry Hammond.

   The compounding of the representation of things, with an affirmation or negation, makes a proposition. Matthew Hale.

   2. Proposal; offer of terms.

   The enemy sent propositions, such as upon delivery of a strong fortified town, after a handsome defence, are usually granted. Edward Hyde.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. proposition

   A proposition is a statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion. It is a fundamental statement in logic that can either be true or false but not simultaneously, and can be used in logical or mathematical arguments and calculations. It is generally used to propose or suggest an idea, theory or plan.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Propositionnoun

   the act of setting or placing before; the act of offering

2. Propositionnoun

   that which is proposed; that which is offered, as for consideration, acceptance, or adoption; a proposal; as, the enemy made propositions of peace; his proposition was not accepted

3. Propositionnoun

   a statement of religious doctrine; an article of faith; creed; as, the propositions of Wyclif and Huss

4. Propositionnoun

   a complete sentence, or part of a sentence consisting of a subject and predicate united by a copula; a thought expressed or propounded in language; a from of speech in which a predicate is affirmed or denied of a subject; as, snow is white

5. Propositionnoun

   a statement in terms of a truth to be demonstrated, or of an operation to be performed

6. Propositionnoun

   that which is offered or affirmed as the subject of the discourse; anything stated or affirmed for discussion or illustration

7. Propositionnoun

   the part of a poem in which the author states the subject or matter of it

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Proposition

   In philosophy and logic, the term proposition refers to either the "content" or "meaning" of a meaningful declarative sentence or the pattern of symbols, marks, or sounds that make up a meaningful declarative sentence. The meaning of a proposition includes having the quality or property of being either true or false, and as such propositions are claimed to be truthbearers. The existence of propositions in sense above, as well as the existence of "meanings," is disputed by some philosophers. Where the concept of a "meaning" is admitted, its nature is controversial. In earlier texts writers have not always made it sufficiently clear whether they are using the term proposition in sense of the words or the "meaning" expressed by the words. To avoid the controversies and ontological implications, the term sentence is often now used instead of proposition to refer to just those strings of symbols that are truthbearers, being either true or false under an interpretation. Strawson advocated the use of the term "statement," and some mathematicians have adopted this usage.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Proposition

   prop-ō-zish′un, n. a placing before: offer of terms: that which is proposed: the act of stating anything: that which is stated: (gram. and logic) a complete sentence, or one which affirms or denies something: (math.) a theorem or problem to be demonstrated or solved.—adj. Proposi′tional, pertaining to, or of the nature of, a proposition: considered as a proposition. [Fr.,—L. propositio.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. proposition

   An idea, plan or proposal.

   The proposition was easily communicated and is being reviewed.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 13, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Logic
   • Offer
   • Proposal
   • Propose
   • Speech Act
   • Statement

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'proposition' in Nouns Frequency: #1822

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How to pronounce proposition?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say proposition in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of proposition in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of proposition in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of proposition in a Sentence

1. Andrei Senchenko:

   They tried to influence me and, what's more, made me a definite proposition, that I should change my rhetoric and relationship to the occupation of Crimea, but I gave a clear 'no.'.

2. John Bercow:

   What the government can not legitimately do is resubmit to the House the same proposition -- or substantially the same proposition -- as that of last week, which was rejected by 149 votes.

3. G. K. Chesterton:

   By a curious confusion, many modern critics have passed from the proposition that a masterpiece may be unpopular to the other proposition that unless it is unpopular it cannot be a masterpiece.

4. H. Allen Smith, "Let the Crabgrass Grow":

   On Monday mornings I am dedicated to the proposition that all men are created jerks.

5. Antony Blinken:

   I firmly disagree with that proposition.

Popularity rank by frequency of use

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=proposition
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Proposition
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=proposition
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proposition
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=proposition
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=proposition
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=proposition