Thesis
/ˈθiː.sɪs/noun
A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.
Did you know?The word 'thesis' comes from a Greek term meaning 'placing' or 'proposition,' linking it to the ancient practice of formal debate and philosophy.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
thesis
“A placing or proposition.”
Late Latin
Latin
thesis
“A proposition or statement.”
16th Century
Middle French
thèse
“A formal statement in a scholarly context.”
Modern English
English
thesis
“A central argument or proposition in academic writing.”
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