basic proposition
Frequency: 6.58.3 per million words
A fundamental idea or statement that forms the basis of an argument.
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- The entire philosophical system is built upon this basic proposition.
- Before we can discuss details, we must agree on the basic proposition.
- His entire argument collapsed when the basic proposition was disproven.
- The basic proposition of democracy is that power resides with the people.
- Can you clearly state the basic proposition that underlies your hypothesis?
- Many scientific breakthroughs begin by questioning a long-accepted basic proposition.
- For investors, the basic proposition is often high risk for high reward.
- The speaker struggled to articulate the basic proposition of his complex theory.
- Despite its complexity, the game's basic proposition is quite simple: survive and thrive.
- We must first establish a basic proposition from which all further discussions will flow.