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

There are 14 statewide propositions, with many voters also seeing additional initiatives at a county and city level. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

The proposition, known as the Regional Transit Measure, or RTM, is being considered by voters in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026

But even there, the traditional duty-free proposition is being challenged. — Kapila Ireland, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

The business launched online in 2009 as a direct-to-consumer proposition and the first stores didn’t open until nearly a decade later, on New Cavendish Street and Draycott Avenue in London. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026