Thesis Definition

thēsĭs

theses

noun

theses

A proposition maintained or defended in argument, formerly one publicly disputed by a candidate for a degree in a medieval university.

Webster's New World

A formal and lengthy research paper, esp. a work of original research written in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a master's degree.

Webster's New World

A hypothetical proposition, especially one put forth without proof.

American Heritage

In classical Greek poetry, the long syllable of a foot.

Webster's New World

In later poetry, the short or unaccented syllable or syllables of a foot.

Webster's New World

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Latin from Greek from tithenai to put dhē- in Indo-European roots Senses 5 and 6, Middle English from Late Latin lowering of the voice from Greek downbeat

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Latin thesis, from Ancient Greek θέσις (thesis, “a proposition, a statement, a thing laid down, thesis in rhetoric, thesis in prosody")

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