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suggestion

Definitions of suggestion
  1. noun
    (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
    synonyms: proposition
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    théorème
    a proposition deducible from basic postulates
    postulat
    (logic) a proposition that is accepted as true in order to provide a basis for logical reasoning
    axiome
    (logic) a proposition that is not susceptible of proof or disproof; its truth is assumed to be self-evident
    assomption, prémisse, supposition
    a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
    type of:
    déclaration
    a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
  2. noun
    a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
    synonyms: idée, proposition
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    touche
    a suggestion of some quality
    avances
    a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others
    type of:
    proposition
    something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
  3. noun
    an idea that is suggested
    synonyms: proposition
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    soupçon
    a slight suggestion or vague understanding
    type of:
    idée
    the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
  4. noun
    an indirect suggestion
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    type of:
    idée, proposition
    a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
  5. noun
    persuasion formulated as a suggestion
    synonyms: incitation
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    type of:
    persuasion
    the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
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