thesis — a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈθiːsɪs/
Korean meaning: 논문, 논제, 주장
Korean pronunciation: 씨-시스 (강세: 씨)
Example Sentences
- His thesis that pizza is a vegetable was rejected by the nutrition committee.
- The main thesis of her book is that cats secretly run the internet.
- She successfully defended her thesis on renewable energy solutions.
thesis
NOUN//ˈθiːsɪs//
a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved
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Origin
From Ancient Greek 'thesis' (θέσις), derived from the verb 'tithenai' (τιθέναι) meaning 'to place' or 'to put.' The word was later adopted into Latin and then into English, retaining its original meaning of a proposition or statement put forward for discussion or proof.
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“His thesis that pizza is a vegetable was rejected by the nutrition committee.”
“The main thesis of her book is that cats secretly run the internet.”
“She successfully defended her thesis on renewable energy solutions.”
“The professor's central thesis challenges traditional economic theories.”
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