prop·o·si·tion
ˌprä-pə-ˈzi-shən 
1
a(1)
: something offered for consideration or acceptance : proposal
(2)
: a request for sexual intercourse
b
: the point to be discussed or maintained in argument usually stated in sentence form near the outset
c
: a theorem or problem to be demonstrated or performed
2
a
: an expression in language or signs of something that can be believed, doubted, or denied or is either true or false
b
: the objective meaning of a proposition
3
: something of an indicated kind to be dealt with
the farm was never a paying proposition
propositioned; propositioning
ˌprä-pə-ˈzi-sh(ə-)niŋ
: to make a proposal to
especially
: to suggest sexual intercourse to
Examples of proposition in a Sentence
Noun
He made an attractive business proposition.
The other company rejected their proposition.
Her theory rejects the basic proposition that humans evolved from apes.
If we accept proposition “A” as true, then we must accept proposition “B” as false.
The election will be a tough proposition for the mayor.
Verb
He was propositioned by a prostitute.
He got drunk and propositioned a woman sitting next to him in the bar.
Recent Examples on the Web
Anjai Lal, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The tension between the trio escalates further when Staten and Davis find themselves on opposite sides of a proposition that would run a pipeline through Ransom Canyon and force the men to sell their respective ranches.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
Dawn Szymanski, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2025
For an undercover cop in 1997, the art of baiting gay men into propositioning you in public restrooms is a grotesque art form that requires a strict adherence to the rules.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Focus on simplifying complex concepts and highlighting the value proposition in a clear and persuasive manner.
—Anjai Lal, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The tension between the trio escalates further when Staten and Davis find themselves on opposite sides of a proposition that would run a pipeline through Ransom Canyon and force the men to sell their respective ranches.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
For example, say a regular customer who’s a generous tipper decides to proposition a server.
—Dawn Szymanski, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2025
For an undercover cop in 1997, the art of baiting gay men into propositioning you in public restrooms is a grotesque art form that requires a strict adherence to the rules.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 30 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for proposition
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“Proposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/proposition. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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