Topic: MATHS
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prop‧o‧si‧tion1
[countable]
[countable]1 a statement that consists of a carefully considered opinion or judgment
statement
proposition that
Most people accept the proposition that we have a duty to protect endangered animals.
The theory is founded on two basic propositions.
Most people accept the proposition that we have a duty to protect endangered animals.
The theory is founded on two basic propositions.2 an offer or suggestion, especially in business or politics :
He telephoned Stuart with a proposition.
suggestion
He telephoned Stuart with a proposition.3 a suggested change or addition to the law of a state of the US, which citizens vote on :
Proposition 147
law
also PropositionSCL
Proposition 1474 something that must be proved, or a question to which the answer must be found - used in geometry
mathematics
technicalHM —propositional adjective
