proposition (n.)

  1. (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

  2. a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; it was a suggestion we couldnt refuse

    [ Syn: suggestion , proffer ]

  3. an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors)

  4. the act of making a proposal; they listened to her proposal

    [ Syn: proposal ]

  5. a task to be dealt with; securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition'

    proposition (v.)

  1. suggest sex to; She was propositioned by a stranger at the party'

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