Definition of thesis Thesis

/θiˈsʌs/ - [theesus] - the•sis

We found 17 definitions of thesis from 6 different sources.

What does thesis mean?

Noun Plural: theses
thesis - an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument
thesis - a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree
		dissertation
		treatise a formal exposition

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thesis (Noun)
A statement supported by arguments.
thesis (Noun)
A written essay, especially one submitted for a university degree.
thesis (Noun)
An affirmation, or distinction from a supposition or hypothesis.
thesis (Noun)
The accented part of the measure, expressed by the downward beat; the opposite of arsis.
thesis (Noun)
The depression of the voice in pronouncing the syllables of a word.
thesis (Noun)
The part of the metrical foot upon which such a depression falls.

thesis (n.)
A position or proposition which a person advances and offers to maintain, or which is actually maintained by argument.
thesis (n.)
Hence, an essay or dissertation written upon specific or definite theme; especially, an essay presented by a candidate for a diploma or degree.
thesis (n.)
An affirmation, or distinction from a supposition or hypothesis.
thesis (n.)
The accented part of the measure, expressed by the downward beat; -- the opposite of arsis.
thesis (n.)
The depression of the voice in pronouncing the syllables of a word.
thesis (n.)
The part of the foot upon which such a depression falls.

thesis
A treatise on a particular subject, in which original research has been done, in order to receive a doctoral degree.

thesis
thē′sis, n. a position or that which is set down or advanced for argument: a subject for a scholastic exercise: an essay on a theme:—pl. Theses (thē′sēz).—adj. Thet′ic.—adv. Thet′ically. [L.—Gr. ti-thē-mi, I set.]

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