English to English
proposition
(,pr/A/p/@/'z/I//S//@/n
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noun (n)
- (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors)(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- a task to be dealt with(noun.act)Example:
Securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition.
source: wordnet30 - The act of setting or placing before; the act of offering.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- suggest sex to(verb.communication)Example:
She was propositioned by a stranger at the party.
source: wordnet30