thesis
|the-sis|
/ˈθiːsɪs/
central argument
Etymology
'thesis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'thesis,' where 'tithenai' meant 'to place or set.'
'thesis' changed from the Latin word 'thesis' and eventually became the modern English word 'thesis'.
Initially, it meant 'a setting down or placing,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a statement or theory put forward.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.
The thesis of his argument was that democracy is the best form of government.
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Noun 2
a long essay or dissertation involving personal research, written by a candidate for a university degree.
She submitted her thesis on climate change for her master's degree.
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