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
Etymology
Noun
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.
Anagrams
• Heists, Sethis, heists, shiest, shites, sithes, thises
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
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