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proposition

🇬🇧 UK/.prɒpә'ziʃәn/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A suggested plan, idea, or offer put forward for consideration; a statement that can be true or false

建议,提议;命题

v.

To make a proposal or suggestion to someone, often of a sexual nature

向……提议;向……提出性要求

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
proforward, for, before
+
posto place, put, lay, set
+
itconnector
+
ionact, process, state
=proposition

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The main proposition in his theory was that human behavior is inherently selfish.

  • 2.

    She presented a business proposition that promised significant returns.

  • 3.

    The logical proposition could be proven using mathematical methods.

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