proposition

noun
UK: /ˌprɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/
US: /ˌprɑː.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

  1. A statement or suggestion that someone makes to be considered.

    1. His proposition was simple: invest now and profit later.
    2. The company rejected the proposition to merge with its main competitor due to antitrust concerns.

  2. A formal statement of opinion or a suggested plan put to a group of people for a vote.

    1. The proposition will be on the ballot next month.
    2. Proposition 13 dramatically changed property taxes in California when it was approved by voters.

  3. In mathematics and logic, a statement that expresses a judgment or opinion.

    1. The theorem is based on a fundamental proposition.
    2. Logicians analyze the truth value of each proposition in a complex argument.

Synonyms

suggestion motion plan offer overture proposal scheme
proposition verb

  1. To suggest a plan or idea to someone.

    1. He tried to proposition me, but I declined.
    2. The committee will proposition new strategies for improving employee satisfaction during the next meeting.

  2. To suggest that someone should have sex with you.

    1. She was propositioned by a stranger in the bar.
    2. The celebrity claimed he was propositioned by a powerful producer early in his career.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "proposition" in English means: A statement or suggestion that someone makes to be considered., A formal statement of opinion or a suggested plan put to a group of people for a vote., In mathematics and logic, a statement that expresses a judgment or opinion..

The phonetic transcription of "proposition" is /ˌprɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ in British English and /ˌprɑː.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "proposition": suggestion, motion, plan, offer, overture, proposal, scheme.

Example usage of "proposition": "His proposition was simple: invest now and profit later.". More examples on the page.