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- pronunciation:
- pra
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shn
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a plan of action proposed; proposal.
- synonyms:
- plan, proposal
- similar words:
- offer, project, scheme, suggestion, undertaking
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| definition 2: |
anything presented for the purpose of discussion or evaluation.
- synonyms:
- offer, proposal
- similar words:
- hypothesis, premise, proffer, suggestion
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| definition 3: |
in logic, an affirmative or negative statement.
- synonyms:
- premise
- similar words:
- axiom, hypothesis, postulate, statement, supposition, thesis
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| definition 4: |
a suggestion or proposal for sexual relations.
- synonyms:
- advance, come-on, pass
- similar words:
- impropriety, indecency, move, overture
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| related words: |
approach, bid, concept, offer, truth |
adjective + (n.)proposition
above,
abstract,
absurd,
affirmative,
arguable,
attractive,
basic,
complicated,
contradictory,
controversial,
costly,
dangerous,
daunting,
debatable,
difficult,
dubious,
empirical,
expensive,
far-fetched,
fictional,
following,
general,
given,
hypothetical,
iffy,
intriguing,
logical,
long-term,
losing,
mathematical,
metaphorical,
metaphysical,
money-making,
moral,
narrative,
negative,
no-win,
normative,
philosophical,
provocative,
questionable,
rational,
reasonable,
risky,
scary,
simple,
straightforward,
tempting,
testable,
theological,
theoretical,
tricky,
universal,
viable,
winning
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verb + (n.)proposition
accept, advance, affirm, dedicate, defeat, defend, disagree, endorse, oppose, reject, rest, support, test, validate
(n.)proposition
+ verb
approve, assert, concern, derive, entail, hypothesize, modify, posit
noun + (n.)proposition
acceptance,
assent,
bond,
break-even,
core,
denial,
dicey,
discourse,
doctrine,
effectiveness,
expertise,
logic,
probability,
processing,
proof,
rationale,
response,
script,
set,
stimulus,
truth,
validity,
value,
voter
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
propositions, propositioning, propositioned |
| definition: |
to suggest or propose sexual relations to.
- similar words:
- flirt with
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| related words: |
accost, molest |
adverb + (v.)proposition
also
(v.)proposition
+ noun
man, sex, time, woman
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| derivation: |
propositional (adj.) |
The word proposition
contains the following parts:
pro-1
Latin
prefix
that means before, forward, forth
  Example words:
procedure, proceed, proclaim, proclivity, procrastinate, procreate, procumbent, procure, prodigal, produce, profane, profess, proffer, proficient, profound, profuse, progenitor, progeny, progress, project, projectile, prolate, prolix, prominent, promise, promote, promulgate, pronominal, pronoun, propagate, propel, propensity, proponent, proposal, propose, proposition, propound, prorogue, proscribe, prosecute, prospect, prospective, prospectus, protect, protract, protrude, protuberant, proverb, proverbial, provide, provident, proviso, provoke, provost
pos, -pose, pon, -pone, -pound
Latin
root
that means put, place
Example words:
appose, apposite, apposition, appositive, component, composed, composite, compositor, compost, compound, decompose, deponent, depositary, deposition, depositor, depository, discompose, disposable, disposal, disposer, exponent, exponential, expose, exposition, expositor, expository, exposure, expound, impose, imposing, imposition, impostor, impound, inapposite, indisposed, indisposition, interpose, interposition, juxtapose, juxtaposition, opponent, opposable, oppose, opposite, opposition, overexpose, ovipositor, photocompose, pose, poser, poseur, positive, positivism, postpone, posture, predispose, proponent, proposal, propose, proposition, propound, purpose, purposeful, purposely, repose, suppose, transposition
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