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proposition

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of proposition

1 an idea that is the starting point for making a case or conducting an investigation

started the discussion with the simple proposition that no one ever does anything out of pure altruism

Synonyms of proposition

hypothesis, supposition, theory, thesis

Words Related to proposition

assumption, concession, premise (also premiss), presumption, presupposition, theorem

conjecture, generalization, guess, guesswork, inference, speculation, surmise

proffer, proposal, suggestion

feeling, hunch, impression, inkling, notion, suspicion

abstraction, concept, conception, construct

Near Antonyms of proposition

assurance, certainty, fact, knowledge

2 something which is presented for consideration

a neighbor with a business proposition to tell us about

Synonyms of proposition

offer, proffer, proposal, suggestion

Words Related to proposition

counteroffer, counterproposal, countersuggestion

feeler, overture

advancement, nomination, recommendation

bid, presentation, submission, submittal, tender

arrangement, game, ground plan, layout, line, plan, plot, project, strategy, system

conception, idea, notion, theory, thought

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