thesis

Definitions

A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.

A long essay or dissertation involving personal research, written by a candidate for a university degree.

Examples

She spent months researching and writing her doctoral thesis.

The main thesis of his argument is that technology has fundamentally changed human communication.

Before you begin your essay, you must clearly state your thesis in the introduction.

Synonyms

proposition hypothesis theory argument premise contention postulate

Antonyms

fact reality certainty proof truth verification demonstration