proposition
🇺🇸
/ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃn/
🇬🇧
/ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃn/
noun
C1
A suggested idea or plan, especially in business.
The new business proposition seemed very promising.
C1
Something you plan to do or deal with.
Moving to a new country is a big proposition.
R
A suggested law change that people vote on.
The voters approved the new proposition.
R
A statement that shares an opinion.
His proposition about education sparked debate.
R
A math statement that can be proven.
The geometry proposition was difficult to prove.
verb
R
To ask someone directly to have sex.
He was propositioned at the party.
translation
A suggested idea or plan, especially in business.; Something you plan to do or deal with.; A suggested law change that people vote on.; A statement that shares an opinion.; A math statement that can be proven.
To ask someone directly to have sex.
Word Forms
Plural
propositions
Progressive
propositioning
Past
propositioned
Perfect
propositioned
3rd Present
propositions