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- pronunciation:
- pra
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shn
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a suggested plan of action.
I like Gabby's proposition that we put up posters to advertise our babysitting services.- synonyms:
- plan, proposal
- similar words:
- project, scheme, suggestion
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| definition 2: |
anything offered for the purpose of discussion or thought.
The author's proposition is that Americans care too much about money and possessions.- synonyms:
- offer, proposal
- similar words:
- premise, suggestion
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| related words: |
bid, truth |
| derivation: |
propositional (adj.) |
The word proposition
contains the following parts:
pro-1
Latin
prefix
that means before, forward, forth
  Example words:
procedure, proceed, proclaim, procrastinate, produce, profess, profound, profuse, progress, project, projectile, prominent, promise, promote, pronoun, propel, proposal, propose, proposition, prosecute, prospect, protect, protrude, proverb, provide, provoke
pos, -pose, pon, -pone, -pound
Latin
root
that means put, place
Example words:
component, composite, compost, compound, decompose, disposable, disposal, exposition, exposure, impose, impostor, opponent, oppose, opposite, opposition, pose, positive, postpone, posture, proposal, propose, proposition, purpose, purposeful, purposely, suppose
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