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
thesis (plural theses)
A statement supported by arguments.
A written essay, especially one submitted for a university degree; a dissertation
(logic) An affirmation, or distinction from a supposition or hypothesis.
(music) The accented part of the measure, expressed by the downward beat; the opposite of arsis.
(poetry) The depression of the voice in pronouncing the syllables of a word.
(poetry) The part of the metrical foot upon which such a depression falls.
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Source: Wiktionary
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
3 April 2025
(noun) an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity; “how big is that part compared to the whole?”; “the team is a unit”
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.