prop·o·si·tion (pr p  -z sh n)n. 1. A plan suggested for acceptance; a proposal. 2. A matter to be dealt with; a task: Finding affordable housing can be a difficult proposition. 3. An offer of a private bargain, especially a request for sexual relations. 4. A subject for discussion or analysis. 5. Logic a. A statement that affirms or denies something. b. The meaning expressed in such a statement, as opposed to the way it is expressed. 6. Mathematics A theorem. tr.v. prop·o·si·tioned, prop·o·si·tion·ing, prop·o·si·tions To propose a private bargain to, especially to propose sexual relations with. [Middle English proposicion, from Old French proposition, from Latin pr  positi, prpositin-, setting out in words, from prpositus, past participle of prpnere, to set forth; see propose.]prop o·sition·al adj.prop o·sition·al·ly adv. |
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