Truth-function and Thesis

noun

• An unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument.
• A treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree.
  • synonyms: dissertation

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