noun
proposition
prah-puh-ZIH-shuhn
noun
1
A suggestion or offer put forward for consideration, especially a business plan or deal.
"He made her a business proposition she found hard to refuse."
2
A statement that can be judged as true or false.
"The mathematician proved the proposition using a simple diagram."
verb
1
To suggest something to someone, especially a sexual encounter.
"He was fired after propositioning a coworker at the party."
How to Use Proposition
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn offer or suggestion put forward for consideration; in logic and math, a statement that's either true or false.
Common mistake
As a verb, "proposition" usually implies a sexual advance, unlike the more neutral verb "propose."
Common pairings
business proposition
a tempting proposition
logical proposition
Word Forms
propositioned past tense, propositions singular
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Etymology
From Latin propositio, from the verb proponere ("to put forward"), the same root as "propose."