1. (

• proposition

) (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false ;

2. (

• suggestion ,
• proposition ,
• proffer

) a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse" ;

3. (

• proposition ,

) an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors) ;

4. (

• proposal ,
• proposition ,

) the act of making a proposal; "they listened to her proposal" ;

5. (

• proposition

) a task to be dealt with; "securing adequate funding is a time-consuming proposition" ;

1. (

• proposition

) suggest sex to; "She was propositioned by a stranger at the party" ;