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proposition — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • assumption noun Something accepted as true without proof, or the act of accepting it as true.
  • clause noun A group of words with its own subject and verb, forming part of a sentence (or occasionally standing as one).
  • offer verb To present something for someone to accept or refuse.
  • proposal noun A plan or suggestion put forward for others to consider.
  • proposition noun A suggestion or offer put forward for consideration, especially a business plan or deal.
  • suggestion noun An idea or plan put forward for consideration.

Senses

proposition is used for these senses in English:

  • assumption (logic) The minor or second proposition in a categorical syllogism.
  • offer A proposal that has been made.
  • proposal Something which is proposed, or offered for consideration or acceptance.
  • suggestion (countable) Something suggested (with subsequent adposition being for)

assumption — full definition

  1. noun Something accepted as true without proof, or the act of accepting it as true.
  2. noun The act of taking on a role, duty, or responsibility.

clause — full definition

  1. noun A group of words with its own subject and verb, forming part of a sentence (or occasionally standing as one).
  2. noun A distinct section of a contract, will, or other legal document, setting out a specific term.

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