- present tense form of proposition (3rd person singular).
- plural of proposition.
propositions
Example Sentences
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"You can decompose a thought into subcomponents, like little atoms of logical propositions, and you can combine them in a hierarchical manner to make more complex structured rules, very akin to language."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
California voters will decide 14 statewide propositions in the Nov. 3 election, measures placed on the ballot mostly by either powerful interest groups or lawmakers that will affect the lives of millions of Californians.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
It’s choosing people who only allocate capital to losing propositions.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
"I hope we can reach a compromise, including new propositions," Lange said.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
And now they—or the woman, at any rate—made impossible propositions.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
