propositional

Variant of proposition

proposition definition

propo·si·tion (präp′ə zis̸hən)

noun

  1. the act of proposing
    1. something proposed; proposal, plan
    2. Informal an unethical or immoral proposal, specif. one of illicit sexual relations in return for some gain
  2. a subject or statement to be discussed or debated
  3. Informal a proposed deal, as in business
  4. Informal a person, problem, undertaking, etc. being or to be dealt with
  5. Archaic a setting forth; offering
  6. Logic an informative statement whose truth or falsity can be evaluated by means of logic
  7. Math. a theorem to be demonstrated or a problem to be solved

Etymology: ME proposicioun < OFr proposition < L propositio < proponere: see propose

transitive verb

to make a proposition, esp. an improper one, to

Related Forms:

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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