Found 4 items, similar to thesis.
English → Indonesian (Kamus Landak)
Definition: thesis
tesis
English → Indonesian (quick)
Definition: thesis
disertasi, merangkumkan
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: thesis
thesis
n 1: an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an
argument
2: a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from
research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic
degree [syn:
dissertation]
[also:
theses (pl)]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Thesis
Thesis
\The"sis\, n.; pl.
Theses. [L., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to
place, set. See
Do, and cf.
Anathema,
Apothecary,
Epithet,
Hypothesis,
Parenthesis,
Theme,
Tick a
cover.]
1. A position or proposition which a person advances and
offers to maintain, or which is actually maintained by
argument.
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2. Hence, an essay or dissertation written upon specific or
definite theme; especially, an essay presented by a
candidate for a diploma or degree.
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I told them of the grave, becoming, and sublime
deportment they should assume upon this mystical
occasion, and read them two homilies and a thesis of
my own composing, to prepare them. --Goldsmith.
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3. (Logic) An affirmation, or distinction from a supposition
or hypothesis.
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4. (Mus.) The accented part of the measure, expressed by the
downward beat; -- the opposite of arsis.
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5. (Pros.)
(a) The depression of the voice in pronouncing the
syllables of a word.
(b) The part of the foot upon which such a depression
falls.
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