proposition
Definitions of proposition
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(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or falsesynonyms: suggestiontypes:théorèmea proposition deducible from basic postulatespostulat(logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoningaxiome(logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evidentassomption, prémisse, suppositiona statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawntype of:déclarationa message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
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something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)types:conseila proposal for an appropriate course of actionmotiona formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and votemise en gardecautionary advice about something imminent (especially imminent danger or other unpleasantness)suggestionan indirect suggestiontouchea suggestion of some qualityavancesa tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
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a proposal offered for acceptance or rejectionsynonyms: idée, suggestiontypes:suggestionan indirect suggestiontouchea suggestion of some qualityavancesa tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
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a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and votesynonyms: motion
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an idea that is suggestedsynonyms: suggestion
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