thesis (ˈθiːsɪs
)
Definitions
noun
- a dissertation resulting from original research, esp when submitted by a candidate for a degree or diploma
- a doctrine maintained or promoted in argument
- a subject for a discussion or essay
- an unproved statement, esp one put forward as a premise in an argument
- music the downbeat of a bar, as indicated in conducting
- (in classical prosody) the syllable or part of a metrical foot not receiving the ictus Compare arsis
- philosophy the first stage in the Hegelian dialectic, that is challenged by the antithesis
Word Origin
C16: via Late Latin from Greek: a placing, from tithenai to placeSynonyms
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premise,
subject,
statement,
proposition,
theme,
topic,
assumption,
postulate,
surmise,
supposition,
Usage examples
Meanwhile the first eager American came over to Britain to write a thesis on her work.
, At the Stroke of Twelve (1989)Putnam's thesis , which has found many followers, is that our social fabric is being eroded by destructive market forces.
Spiked (2003)And conversations with players past and present in the industry confirm that their general thesis is fairly well known.
Globe and Mail (2003)In support of his thesis , Dr Carey could also cite the latest figures for religious activities in the United Kingdom.
Independent (1999)I had decided to write my doctoral thesis on Tennyson's poetic style.
, THE SPIRAL STAIRCASE (2004)