thesis
0 antonyms and opposites of thesis, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A statement or claim put forward and supported by argument.
How to use thesis
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Greek thesis ("a placing, proposition"), from tithemi ("to place, put").
Full origin of thesis →Frequently asked questions
What does “thesis” mean?
The word “thesis” means a statement or claim put forward and supported by argument. In plain terms, either the main argument of a piece of writing, or a long academic paper written to earn a degree.
How do you pronounce “thesis”?
“Thesis” is pronounced THEE-sihs (/ˈθisɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “thesis” in a sentence?
Here is “thesis” used in a sentence: “The essay's central thesis is that education reduces poverty.”
What part of speech is “thesis”?
“Thesis” is a noun.
Where does the word “thesis” come from?
The word “thesis” comes from Greek. From Greek thesis ("a placing, proposition"), from tithemi ("to place, put").
Is “thesis” a common word?
“Thesis” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “thesis” have?
“Thesis” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a statement or claim put forward and supported by argument.
What is the difference between a thesis and a dissertation?
Both are long pieces of research writing submitted to complete an academic degree; which label applies depends mainly on country and level. In the US, a thesis is typically written for a master's degree and a dissertation for a doctorate, while in the UK the pattern is usually reversed. Individual universities set their own terminology.
What is a thesis statement in an essay?
A thesis statement is the sentence — usually placed near the end of the introduction — that states the claim your essay will argue and support. It reflects the core sense of "thesis": a statement put forward and defended by argument. A strong thesis statement is specific and debatable, not a plain statement of fact.
What is the plural of "thesis"?
The plural is "theses," pronounced "THEE-seez." Like other Greek-derived nouns ending in -is — crisis/crises, analysis/analyses — "thesis" forms its plural by changing -is to -es. "Thesises" is not standard English.
What is the difference between a thesis and a hypothesis?
A thesis is a claim you put forward and defend with argument and evidence — you assert that it is true. A hypothesis is a proposed explanation that you set out to test and that may be disproved. Broadly, a hypothesis begins an investigation, while a thesis states an argued conclusion.
