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/
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
The exhausted graduate student proudly slammed her finished thesis onto the professor's desk.
She defended her thesis with confidence before the committee.
Her thesis about a rare species was organized into neat pieces of evidence.
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🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
Greek 'thesis' (θέσις) from 'tithenai' (place, put) = a statement placed/put forward for consideration or proof
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📝Examples
“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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