proposition meaning and definition

PROPOSITION noun

Definition of proposition (noun)

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 couldn't refuse"
   • synonyms: proffer, suggestion
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"
   • synonyms: proposal
5. a task to be dealt with
   • "securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition"

PROPOSITION verb

Definition of proposition (verb)

1. suggest sex to
   • "She was propositioned by a stranger at the party"