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- [thee-sis]
- /ˈθi sɪs/
- /ˈθiː.sɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [thee-sis]
- /ˈθi sɪs/
Definitions of theses word
- noun plural theses a proposition stated or put forward for consideration, especially one to be discussed and proved or to be maintained against objections: He vigorously defended his thesis on the causes of war. 1
- noun plural theses a subject for a composition or essay. 1
- noun plural theses a dissertation on a particular subject in which one has done original research, as one presented by a candidate for a diploma or degree. 1
- noun plural theses Music. the downward stroke in conducting; downbeat. Compare arsis (def 1). 1
- noun plural theses Prosody. a part of a metrical foot that does not bear the ictus or stress. (less commonly) the part of a metrical foot that bears the ictus. Compare arsis (def 2). 1
- noun plural theses Philosophy. See under Hegelian dialectic. 1
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Origin of theses
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin < Greek thésis a setting down, something set down, equivalent to the- (stem of tithénai to put, set down) + -sis -sis
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Parts of speech for Theses
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
theses popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
theses usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for theses
noun theses
- cantatas — Plural form of cantata.
- commentaries — Plural form of commentary.
- compositions — Plural form of composition.
- concerti — a composition for one or more principal instruments, with orchestral accompaniment, now usually in symphonic form.
- concertos — Plural form of concerto.
Antonyms for theses
noun theses
- nutshells — Plural form of nutshell.
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