propositions

nounsuggestion; scheme

verbmake suggestion, often improper

Synonyms for propositions

noun suggestion; scheme

Antonyms for propositions

Word Origin & History

mid-14c., "a setting forth as a topic for discussion," from Old French proposicion "proposal, submission, (philosophical) proposition" (12c.), from Latin propositionem (nominative propositio) "a setting forth, statement, a presentation, representation; fundamental assumption," noun of action from past participle stem of proponere (see propound). Meaning "action of proposing something to be done" is from late 14c. General sense of "matter, problem, undertaking" recorded by 1877. Related: Propositional.

Example Sentences for propositions

All the propositions which he introduced were for the welfare and benefit of the people.

But your propositions run out of one ear as they ran in at the other.

But there is no harmony, he said, in the two propositions that knowledge is recollection, and that the soul is a harmony.

Such are the modes in which propositions and terms may be ambiguous.'

The propositions were favourably received, and by no less a person than Nauclidas.

"We are accepting no propositions this week," said Mabel with dignity.

He insulted her again with his compliments and propositions.

There must be not one weak link in his close-meshed chain of propositions.

The reader can demonstrate the truth of the propositions set forth.

In the ensuing pages I venture to suggest some propositions for the purpose.

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