ˌprɔpəˈzɪʃən n. & v. --n. 1 a
statement or
assertion. 2 a
scheme proposed; a
proposal. 3
Logic a statement consisting of
subject and predicate that is subject to
proof or
disproof. 4 colloq. a
problem,
opponent,
prospect, etc. that is to be
dealt with (a
difficult proposition). 5
Math. a
formal statement of a
theorem or problem,
often including
the demonstration. 6 a an
enterprise etc. with
regard to
its likelihood of
commercial etc.
success. b a
person regarded similarly. 7 colloq. a
sexual proposal. --v.tr. colloq.
make a proposal (esp. of sexual intercourse) to (he propositioned her). ønot a proposition
unlikely to
succeed. øøpropositional adj. [ME f. OF proposition or L propositio (as PROPOUND)]