thesis

The definition of a thesis is a proposal or suggestion that is maintained by an argument.

(noun)

An example of thesis is a research paper on why the United States should legalize marijuana.

See thesis in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. theses

1. in classical Greek poetry, the long syllable of a foot
2. in later poetry, the short or unaccented syllable or syllables of a foot
a proposition maintained or defended in argument, formerly one publicly disputed by a candidate for a degree in a medieval university
a formal and lengthy research paper, esp. a work of original research written in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a master's degree
an unproved statement assumed as a premise
in Hegelian philosophy, the initial, least adequate phase of development in dialectic

Origin: L < Gr, a placing, position, proposition < base of tithenai, to put, place: see do

See thesis in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. the·ses (-sēz)

A proposition that is maintained by argument.
A dissertation advancing an original point of view as a result of research, especially as a requirement for an academic degree.
A hypothetical proposition, especially one put forth without proof.
The first stage of the Hegelian dialectic process.
a. The long or accented part of a metrical foot, especially in quantitative verse.
b. The unaccented or short part of a metrical foot, especially in accentual verse.
Music The accented section of a measure.

Origin:

Origin: Latin

Origin: , from Greek

Origin: , from tithenai, to put; see dhē- in Indo-European roots

Origin: . Senses 5 and 6, Middle English

Origin: , from Late Latin, lowering of the voice

Origin: , from Greek, downbeat

Origin: , from tithenai

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