Proposition

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌprɑː.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

Definitions of proposition

noun a statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion

Example Sentences

A1 I have a proposition for you - let's go to the movies tonight.

A2 The company presented a new business proposition to the investors.

B1 The government is considering a new proposition to improve public transportation.

B2 The proposition put forth by the research team was met with skepticism by the scientific community.

C1 The proposition outlined in the contract was carefully reviewed by legal experts.

C2 The proposition for a merger between the two companies was ultimately rejected by the board of directors.

verb none

Example Sentences

A1 I propositioned my friend to go to the movies with me.

A2 She propositioned her boss for a raise.

B1 The company propositioned a new marketing strategy to increase sales.

B2 The politician propositioned a bill to improve healthcare access.

C1 The scientist propositioned a groundbreaking theory in the field of physics.

C2 The artist propositioned a new way of approaching abstract art.

adjective none

Example Sentences

A1 The proposition idea was simple and easy to understand.

A2 The proposition offer seemed too good to be true.

B1 The proposition plan required careful consideration before implementation.

B2 The proposition argument was well-reasoned and supported by evidence.

C1 The proposition theory challenged existing beliefs and sparked debate.

C2 The proposition proposal was met with skepticism but eventually gained acceptance.

adverb none

Example Sentences

A1 She propositioned him for a date.

A2 He propositioned his boss for a raise.

B1 The company made a proposition to merge with their competitor.

B2 The politician put forth a proposition to increase funding for education.

C1 The professor presented a complex proposition for his research project.

C2 The business magnate negotiated a lucrative proposition with the investors.

pronoun none

Example Sentences

A1 I have a proposition for you.

A2 She made me a proposition I couldn't refuse.

B1 The proposition put forward by the committee was met with mixed reactions.

B2 The company's proposition to expand into international markets was well-received.

C1 His proposition to restructure the company's operations was met with skepticism.

C2 The proposition presented by the research team was groundbreaking and innovative.

preposition none

Example Sentences

A1 The cat sat on the proposition the table.

A2 She placed her book on top of the proposition the shelf.

B1 The teacher explained the proposition the students in a clear manner.

B2 The company presented a new business proposition the board of directors.

C1 The politician outlined his economic proposition the public during the debate.

C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research propositioned a new theory in the field of physics.

conjunction none

Example Sentences

A1 I will go to the store if you accept my proposition.

A2 She didn't understand the proposition, so she asked for clarification.

B1 The company's proposition to increase salaries was met with approval from the employees.

B2 The proposition put forward by the government aims to improve healthcare for all citizens.

C1 The proposition presented by the research team was backed by extensive data and analysis.

C2 After much debate, the board finally agreed on a proposition to merge the two companies.

interjection none

Example Sentences

A1 Proposition! Let's go to the park.

A2 Proposition! How about we watch a movie tonight?

B1 Proposition! Why don't we try a new restaurant for dinner?

B2 Proposition! I suggest we take a trip to the beach this weekend.

C1 Proposition! Have you considered investing in real estate?

C2 Proposition! Let's discuss the terms of the contract before signing.

article none

Example Sentences

A1 I have a proposition for you - let's go to the park this weekend.

A2 The company's proposition to increase salaries was well-received by the employees.

B1 The government is considering a proposition to build a new highway in the area.

B2 The marketing team presented a new proposition for the upcoming advertising campaign.

C1 The proposition put forth by the research team has the potential to revolutionize the industry.

C2 After much deliberation, the board of directors approved the proposition to merge with a competitor.

Examples of proposition in a Sentence

formal The company presented a new business proposition to the investors.

informal They put forth a new idea to the investors.

slang They pitched a new plan to the investors.

figurative The proposition they offered was like a golden ticket to success.

Grammatical Forms of proposition

past tense

proposed

plural

propositions

comparative

more propositional

superlative

most propositional

present tense

proposes

future tense

will propose

perfect tense

has proposed

continuous tense

is proposing

singular

proposition

positive degree

propositional

infinitive

to propose

gerund

proposing

participle

proposed

Origin and Evolution of proposition

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'proposition' originated from Latin 'propositio' which means a statement or proposal.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in medieval Latin to refer to a statement or proposal, the word 'proposition' evolved over time to also mean a formal statement or assertion in logic or mathematics, and later in colloquial language to refer to a suggestion or plan.