proposition

/ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/noun
Middle SchoolNot in standard dictionaries
1

The act of offering (an idea) for consideration.

2

An idea, plan, or suggestion offered.

3

A suggestion of sexual intercourse (made to someone with whom one is not sexually involved).

4

The terms of a transaction offered.

5

In some states, a proposed statute or constitutional amendment to be voted on by the electorate.

6

A complete sentence.

7

The content of an assertion that may be taken as being true or false and is considered abstractly without reference to the linguistic sentence that constitutes the assertion; (Aristotelian logic) a predicate of a subject that is denied or affirmed and is connected by a copula.

8

An assertion so formulated that it can be considered true or false.

9

An assertion which is provably true, but not important enough to be called a theorem.

10

A statement of religious doctrine; an article of faith; a creed.

Thesaurus

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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