Proposition Definition
prŏpə-zĭshən
propositioned, propositioning, propositions
noun
propositions
The act of proposing.
Webster's New World
Something proposed; proposal, plan.
Webster's New World
An unethical or immoral proposal, specif. one of illicit sexual relations in return for some gain.
Webster's New World
A subject or statement to be discussed or debated.
Webster's New World
A person, problem, undertaking, etc. being or to be dealt with.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb
propositioned, propositioning, propositions
To make a proposition, esp. an improper one, to.
Webster's New World
To propose a private bargain to, especially to propose sexual relations with.
American Heritage
To propose a plan to (someone).
Wiktionary
To propose some illicit behaviour to (someone). Often sexual in nature.
Wiktionary
Origin of Proposition
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Middle English proposicion from Old French proposition from Latin prōpositiō prōpositiōn- setting out in words from prōpositus past participle of prōpōnere to set forth propose
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Old French, from Latin prōpositiō (“a proposing, design, theme, case").
From Wiktionary
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