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The noun 'proposition' can be used in several ways.
In the sense of a 'proposal', you could say: 'I've had several job offers, but the latest proposition looks great.'
As a 'matter to be dealt with', or an 'assessment of a thing or person': 'We haven't had a contract like this before; it's looking like a difficult proposition.'; 'We're not hiring him, he has a reputation for being an awkward proposition.'
A 'subject for discussion, or analysis': 'We've asked the contractors to submit a new proposition, which we'll discuss at the next meeting.'
In logic, mathematics or philosophy, a 'statement that affirms or denies', or 'the actual meaning of such a statement': 'After much debate we still fail to agree on the worth of the [mathematical, logical, philosophical] proposition as it is expressed in the newest paper.'
As a verb, 'proposition' can also be used to express an 'offer' or 'request' especially asking for sex, or perhaps suggesting a bribe:
'My date seemed so nice, I didn't expect they'd suddenly proposition me, and in the crudest terms! I just went home in disgust.';
'At the conference the boss of a rival firm started chatting to me about a holiday resort; then I realised it was a blatant attempt to proposition me into parting with company information.'
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The word "proposition" can be used in a sentence to refer to a proposal or statement put forward for consideration, such as "He made a proposition to invest in the new project." It can also be used in a more formal or legal context to denote a statement that can be either true or false, as in "The proposition that all men are created equal."
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The dictionary provides sample sentences to show how a word is used in context. This helps users understand the meaning of the word better and see the word in a practical application.
When a toddler used some two word sentences to communicate it is referred to as?
Telegraphic speech.
Is regardless a proposition?
"Regardless" is not a proposition; it is an adverb used to show that something is true or will happen despite other things. It does not assert a statement about the truth value of a proposition.
What is the term used to describe when someone repeats the same word or phrase at the beginning of several sentences in a row?
This is known as anaphora, a rhetorical device where a word or phrase is repeated at the beginning of successive clauses or sentences.
What is the word that joins to simple sentences?
The word that joins two simple sentences is a conjunction.
How to use should in sentences?
The word "should" be used in the conditional sentences.
What is Proposition in Logic?
Proposition in logic refers to the statements that are either true or false, but not both. Such kind of statements or sentences are usually called propositions.
Is proposition a noun or a verb?
The word proposition is a noun, a singular, common, abstract noun, a word for a plan or proposal; and a verb (proposition, propositions, propositioning, propositioned).
What is an adverb and a proposition?
an adverb is an ly word and can be used at the start of a question like slowly or beautifuly
What is a sentence for the word proposition?
Citizens made a proposition to build a playground for the kids.
How do you write a sentence using the word proposition?
I don"t know what a proposition is.
How would you used a diminish word in a sentences?
crappy website
What does proposition phrases mean?
prepositional phrase mean a group of words join together to form a sentences
What is nomothetic?
Nomothetic is a Greek derivation meaning proposition of the law in general or universal. The word is used in philosophy.
Is the word 'behind' an adverb?
No, it is a proposition.
What is a sentence with the word proposition?
I'll make you a proposition: if you'll buy a dictionary, I'll give you the answer.
When the word sat used in sentences?
"Sat" is used as the past tense form of "sit."
