1. Noun
A position or proposition which a person advances and offers to maintain, or which is actually maintained by argument.
2. Noun
Hence, an essay or dissertation written upon specific or definite theme; especially, an essay presented by a candidate for a diploma or degree.
3. Noun
An affirmation, or distinction from a supposition or hypothesis.
4. Noun
The accented part of the measure, expressed by the downward beat; -- the opposite of arsis.
5. Noun
The depression of the voice in pronouncing the syllables of a word.
6. Noun
The part of the foot upon which such a depression falls.
7. Noun
a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
8. Noun
an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
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