Look up: proposition

1. proposition
   (logic) A statement in propositional logic which may be either true or false. Each proposition is typically represented by a letter in a formula such as 'p =) q', meaning proposition p implies proposition q. (2006-03-14)
   Found on http://foldoc.org/proposition
   
   
2. proposition
   [n] - (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false 2. [v] - suggest sex to
   Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definitio
   
   
3. Proposition
   [See firstly predicate and proposition in our Psycholinguistics Glossary.] A proposition is that which describes a particular truth relationship between concepts [eg. 'cats have fur'], and which is thus 'the smallest unit of knowledge that can be judged either true or false' (Matlin, 1989). It follo
   Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20408
   
   
4. Proposition
   A proposition is a proposal or statement made for consideration, particularly a statement that affirms or denies something.
   Found on http://www.bcpa.co.uk/glossary.htm
   
   
5. proposition
   a statement(in logic)that can be true or false Category: Automation (includes telecommunications and computers)
   Found on http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/definition
   
   
6. Proposition
   Prop`o·si'tion noun [ Latin propositio : confer French proposition . See Propound .] 1. The act of setting or placing before; the act of offering. 'Oblations for the altar of proposition .' Jer. Taylor. ...
   Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/P/176
   
   
7. proposition
   1. The act of setting or placing before; the act of offering. 'Oblations for the altar of proposition.' ... 2. That which is proposed; that which is offered, as for consideration, acceptance, or adoption; a proposal; as, the enemy made propositions of peace; his proposition was not accepted. ... 3. ...
   Found on http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictiona
   
   
8. proposition
   noun a task to be dealt with; `securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition`
   Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web
   
   
9. proposition
   noun (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
   Found on http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/web
   
   
10. Proposition
    • (n.) A statement in terms of a truth to be demonstrated, or of an operation to be performed. • (n.) A statement of religious doctrine; an article of faith; creed; as, the propositions of Wyclif and Huss. • (n.) That which is proposed; that which is offered, as for consideration, acc...
    Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning
    
    
11. proposition
    (from the article `epistemology`) ...distinctions: necessary versus contingent, analytic versus synthetic, tautological versus significant, and logical versus factual. These ... in logic, the attributing of characteristics to a subject to produce a meaningful statement combining verbal and nominal elements. Thus, a ... [18 related a...
    Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/p/121
    
    
12. Proposition
    This word has been used to mean a declarative sentence (in some particular language); the content of meaning of a declarative sentence, i e., a postulated abstract object common not only to different occurrences of the same declarative sentence but also to different sentences (whether of the same la...
    Found on http://www.ditext.com/runes/p.html
    
    
13. Proposition
    In logic and philosophy, the term `proposition` refers to either (a) the "content" or "meaning" of a meaningful declarative sentence or (b) the pattern of symbols, marks, or sounds that make up a meaningful declarative sentence. The meaning of a proposition i...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proposition
    
    
14. Proposition
    (politics) In politics, a `proposition` is a rarely used term to designate political parties, factions, and individuals in a legislature who are favorable and supportive of the incumbent government, as against the opposition. A proposition is also a measure or proposed legislation "propo...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proposition
    
    
15. Proposition
    (disambiguation) A `proposition` is a sentence expressing something true or false. `Proposition` may also refer to: In logic, mathematics, and philosophy: In political science: In the scientific method: In culture:
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proposition