proposition

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proposition

Securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion: A proposition is a declarative sentence that is either true or false, but not both.
    • A suggested plan or offer, put forward for consideration or acceptance: A proposition can be a formal proposal, often involving a business deal or arrangement.
    • A matter or situation requiring attention or action: Informally, a proposition can refer to a task, problem, or undertaking, often implying a challenging or significant one.
    • (Logic) A statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false: In formal logic, a proposition is the content of a declarative sentence that can be evaluated as true or false.
    • (Informal) An offer of a private bargain, especially a sexual one: A direct, often improper, offer made to someone.

  2. Verb:

    • To make a suggestion or offer, especially of a sexual nature, to someone: To proposition someone is to directly propose a private arrangement, typically of an intimate or illicit nature.
Examples

  • Noun:

    • The philosopher analyzed the logical proposition "all men are mortal."
    • The company presented a business proposition to potential investors.
    • Organizing the international conference is a complex proposition.
    • He made her an indecent proposition.

  • Verb:

    • She was shocked when a stranger propositioned her at the bar.
Advanced Usage

  • "A tough/hard proposition": A difficult task or challenge.

    • Convincing the board will be a tough proposition.

  • "A paying proposition": An undertaking that is profitable or worthwhile.

    • The new franchise turned out to be a very paying proposition.
Variants and Related Words

  • Propose (verb): To put forward an idea or plan for consideration.

    • He proposed a new strategy.

  • Propositional (adjective): Relating to or of the nature of a proposition.

    • Propositional logic is a branch of formal logic.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Proposal, suggestion, statement, assertion, undertaking, task.
  • Verb: Propose, solicit, make an offer to.
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Note: "Proposition" is not commonly used in phrasal verb constructions. The verb form is typically used transitively, e.g., "to proposition someone.")

Related Idioms
  • "That's a different proposition": That is an entirely different matter or situation.
    • Writing a short email is easy, but drafting a formal report is a different proposition altogether.
proposition

Securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition.

Noun
  1. a task to be dealt with
    • securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition
  2. the act of making a proposal
    • they listened to her proposal
  3. an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors)
  4. a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection
    • it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse
  5. (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
Verb
  1. suggest sex to
    • She was propositioned by a stranger at the party

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