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Added 9 October 2026

proposition

/ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən/ noun

In Latin: prōpositō Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about proposition at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false.
A proposal offered for acceptance or rejection.
it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse
An offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors).

verb

Suggest sex to.
She was propositioned by a stranger at the party

Origin

From Middle English proposicioun, from Old French proposicion, from Latin prōpositiō, from the verb prōponō.

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