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proposition

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/ˌprɒp.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ · prop-o-si-tion

A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion.

Meanings

nounformal

A statement or assertion that expresses a judgment or opinion.

ایک بیان یا دعویٰ جو ایک فیصلہ یا رائے کا اظہار کرتا ہے۔

تجویز

tajwez

Synonyms

suggestionproposalstatementسفارشتجویزبیان

Antonyms

rejectionnegationrefutationردانکارتردید

Common Collocations

  • business proposition
  • proposition statement
  • scientific proposition

Example Sentences

He made a business proposition to his partner.

اس نے اپنے شریک کے سامنے ایک کاروباری تجویز پیش کی۔

Us ne apne shareek ke samne aik karobari tajwez pesh ki.

The proposition that all humans are equal is fundamental to democracy.

یہ تجویز کہ تمام انسان برابر ہیں جمہوریت کی بنیاد ہے۔

Yeh tajwez ke tamam insaan barabar hain jamhooriyat ki buniyad hai.

In philosophy, a proposition is often defined as a declarative statement.

فلسفے میں، تجویز کو عموماً ایک اعلانیہ بیان کے طور پر بیان کیا جاتا ہے۔

Philosofy mein, tajwez ko aam tor par aik ailanah bayan ke tor par bayan kiya jata hai.

Easily Confused With

proposal:A proposal is often a formal plan or suggestion, while a proposition can be a broader statement or assertion.

Word Family

propose
verbپیش کرنا
proposed
adjectiveپیش کردہ
proposing
verbپیش کرتا ہوا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'proposition' as proposing an idea.

Visualize someone presenting a suggestion at a meeting.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آؤ مل کر اچھی تجویز بنائیں۔

Aao mil kar achi tajwez banayein.

Let's come together and make a good proposition.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "propositio" — something put forth

First known use: 14th century

The word 'proposition' has evolved from Latin, where it meant 'setting forth'. It was adopted into Middle English in the 14th century.