proposition

Definition

  • n. (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
  • n. an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors)
  • n. a task to be dealt with
  • v. suggest sex to

Word forms

Past participle
propositioned
Present participle
propositioning
Past tense
propositioned
Third person singular
propositions

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The teacher presented a new proposition for improving the school's curriculum.

  2. vt.

    He decided to proposition her for a date after they had talked for a while.