proposition
/ˌprɑpəˈzɪʃən/
noun
- A statement or idea that people can consider or discuss.
- The main proposition of the book is that kindness matters most.
- His proposition that all people are equal was widely accepted.
- The scientist tested the proposition with a series of experiments.
- A suggestion or offer, especially in business or politics.
- The city council voted on a proposition to build a new library.
- She made a business proposition that would save us money.
- The company considered his proposition to merge with a rival.
- A formal statement in mathematics or logic that can be proved true or false.
- In geometry, each proposition builds on the previous one.
- The student wrote a proof for the proposition about triangles.
- A proposition in logic must be either true or false.
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verb
- To make an offer or suggestion to someone, often in a business or personal context.
- He propositioned his partner to invest in a new startup.
- The agent propositioned the author with a book deal.
- She propositioned her boss for a promotion during the meeting.