Synonyms of proposition

proposition

noun

ˌprä-pə-ˈzi-shən 

1

as in hypothesis

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 & Similar Words

• hypothesis
• theory
• thesis
• premise
• assumption
• suggestion
• supposition
• guess
• proposal
• impression
• inference
• theorem
• presumption
• conjecture
• hunch
• notion
• suspicion
• concept
• speculation
• generalization
• concession
• presupposition
• conception
• construct
• surmise
• abstraction
• guesswork
• feeling
• proffer
• inkling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fact
• knowledge
• assurance
• certainty

2

as in proposal

something which is presented for consideration

a neighbor with a business proposition to tell us about

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proposal
• suggestion
• offer
• idea
• recommendation
• plan
• proffer
• motion
• strategy
• theory
• project
• presentation
• bid
• counterproposal
• arrangement
• nomination
• system
• countersuggestion
• overture
• notion
• thought
• advancement
• conception
• submission
• counteroffer
• tender
• game
• layout
• plot
• ground plan
• feeler
• line
• submittal

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of proposition

That is a different proposition from adding another dashboard or automating another report. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

The nonprofit said the choices did not paint a clear picture of the proposition and could confuse or mislead voters. — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026

Velma, meanwhile, is typically played by performers with substantial musical theater and dance experience, with its physically demanding choreography making the role a considerably different proposition. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2026

But since Harvey, then a senior at Oberlin College, was writing for the Oberlin Review, covering football was a rather tricky proposition. — Jesse Dougherty, New Yorker, 5 Sep. 2026