About The Word Thesis
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Thesis
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What's The Definition Of Thesis?
[n] a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree
[n] an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument Synonyms | Synonyms for Thesis: dissertation Related Terms | Find terms related to Thesis: See Also | assumption | premise | premiss | treatise Thesis In Webster's Dictionary \The"sis\, n.; pl. {Theses}. [L., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to
place, set. See {Do}, and cf. {Anathema}, {Apothecary},
{Epithet}, {Hypothesis}, {Parenthesis}, {Theme}, {Tick} a
cover.]
1. A position or proposition which a person advances and
offers to maintain, or which is actually maintained by
argument.
2. Hence, an essay or dissertation written upon specific or
definite theme; especially, an essay presented by a
candidate for a diploma or degree.
I told them of the grave, becoming, and sublime
deportment they should assume upon this mystical
occasion, and read them two homilies and a thesis of
my own composing, to prepare them. --Goldsmith.
3. (Logic) An affirmation, or distinction from a supposition
or hypothesis.
4. (Mus.) The accented part of the measure, expressed by the
downward beat; -- the opposite of arsis.
5. (Pros.)
(a) The depression of the voice in pronouncing the
syllables of a word.
(b) The part of the foot upon which such a depression
falls.
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