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
• premiss
• 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

Examples of proposition in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Hobbs has not publicly taken a stance on the proposition, and declined through her aides to do so for this story. —Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 16 Oct. 2024

The California Democratic Party, along with Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature’s Democratic leadership, oppose the proposition. —Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024

Bernstein analysts, however, don’t think drivers agree with that proposition. —Shawn Tully, Fortune Europe, 10 Oct. 2024

Statewide, vote-counting stretched on for weeks — so long that Governor Gavin Newsom postponed his State of the State address to wait for the result of a mental health proposition, which narrowly passed. —Grant Stringer, The Mercury News, 7 Oct. 2024