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noun as in belief, assumption to be tested

Strongest matches

• proposition
• supposition

Strong matches

• contestation
• postulation
• presumption
• presupposition

noun as in written dissertation

• argumentation
• composition
• disquisition

Weak matches

Example Sentences

“It presumes the ultimate thesis, which is, we don’t know what we’re doing here, or why we’re here,” Mandvi says.

My approach to planning a restaurant and creating recipes is similar to structuring a thesis or an essay.

My university experience involved a lot of constructing arguments and developing a thesis, which has helped me in the kitchen.

I don’t have classes anymore; I’m entering the research phase of my program where I’m working on my thesis.

"There's absolutely no way that I would task myself in trying to give the ultimate or comprehensive thesis of Africa - that's crazy!" she said.

Related Words

Words related to thesis are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word thesis . Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

noun as in putting regard in as true

• expectation
• understanding

noun as in main part of written work

• dissertation

noun as in written or musical creation

• arrangement
• literary work
• short story

noun as in argument for idea

• advancement
• affirmation
• asseveration
• declaration
• explanation
• maintaining
• predication

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

Synonyms of thesis

• as in argument
• as in hypothesis
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Thesaurus Definition of thesis

Synonyms & Similar Words

• proposition
• speculation
• explanation
• presupposition
• supposition
• generalization
• presumption
• abstraction

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Thesaurus Entries Near thesis

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“Thesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thesis. Accessed 18 Nov. 2024.

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Synonyms for thesis

• proposition
• line of argument
• dissertation
• composition
• disquisition
• supposition

a hypothetical controversial proposition

• contestation

a thorough, written presentation of an original point of view

Something taken to be true without proof.

• postulation
• presupposition

an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument

Related words, a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research.

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