Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tese
noun
/ˈθiːsɪs/
Definition
A thesis is a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved.
Examples
- Her thesis on climate change has gained attention from leading scientists.
- He defended his thesis successfully and graduated with honors.
Meaning
In academic contexts, a thesis often refers to a long piece of writing based on original research, usually submitted for a higher degree.
Synonyms
- hypothesis
- theory
- proposition