THESES

THESIS

dissertation, thesis

(noun) a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree

thesis

(noun) an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

theses

plural of thesis

Anagrams

• Sheets, Teshes, sheets, teshes

Source: Wiktionary


THESIS

The"sis, n.; pl. Theses. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. 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)

Definition: An affirmation, or distinction from a supposition or hypothesis.

4. (Mus.)

Definition: 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.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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