Overview of noun proposition

The noun proposition has 5 senses

• proposition -- ((logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false)


• suggestion, proposition, proffer -- (a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse")


• proposition -- (an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors))


• proposal, proposition -- (the act of making a proposal; "they listened to her proposal")


• proposition -- (a task to be dealt with; "securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition")

Overview of verb proposition

The verb proposition has 1 sense

• proposition -- (suggest sex to; "She was propositioned by a stranger at the party")