English dictionary

proposition

/,pr/A/p/@/'z/I//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection

noun.communication

Synonyms proffer suggestion

Source: WordNet 3.0
an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors)

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of making a proposal

noun.communication

Synonyms proposal

Source: WordNet 3.0
a task to be dealt with

noun.act

Examples
Securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition.

Source: WordNet 3.0
The act of setting or placing before; the act of offering.

noun

Source: webster1913