Word Games Pro Dictionary
proposition
noun
verb
A task to be dealt with
Quick reference
Word Facts
How it sounds
Pronunciation
ˌpɹɑpəˈzɪʃən
Listen
Audio Pronunciation
Audio pronunciation is unavailable for this word.
Meaning
Definitions
noun
A task to be dealt with
“Securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition”
noun
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
noun
The act of making a proposal
“They listened to her proposal”
noun
An offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors)
noun
A proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
“It was a suggestion we couldn't refuse”
verb
Suggest sex to
“She was propositioned by a stranger at the party”
In context
Example Sentences
Securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition
They listened to her proposal
It was a suggestion we couldn't refuse
She was propositioned by a stranger at the party
Similar words