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| 1. | [ noun ] (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false | |
| Related terms: | statement theorem lemma conclusion postulate axiom negation converse term logic | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection | |
| Synonyms: | suggestion proffer | |
| Examples: | "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse" |
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| Related terms: | proposal touch hint overture propose offer | |
| 3. | [ verb ] suggest sex to | |
| Examples: | "She was propositioned by a stranger at the party |
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| Related terms: | propose | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the act of making a proposal | |
| Synonyms: | proposal | |
| Examples: | "they listened to her proposal" |
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| Related terms: | speech_act presentation propose | |
| 5. | [ noun ] an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors) | |
| Related terms: | offer | |
| 6. | [ noun ] a task to be dealt with | |
| Examples: | "securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition" |
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| Related terms: | undertaking | |
| Similar spelling: |
preposition prepositional propositus propagation proboscidian prepossession proposer proposed proposal provision profusion proboscis proboscidean prevision |
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