n.
- a statement expressing a judgement or opinion.
▸Logic a statement expressing a concept that can be true or false.
▸Mathematics a formal statement of a theorem or problem.
- a proposed scheme or plan.
▸US a constitutional proposal.
- informal an offer of sexual intercourse.
- a matter or person to be dealt with, with reference to the likelihood of a successful outcome.
v.
informal make an offer, especially of sexual intercourse, to.
Derivative
Etymology
ME: from OFr., from L. propositio(n-), from proponere (see propound).