† ˈproposite Obs.
[ad. L. prōposit-um a thing proposed, n. use of neuter of prōpositus, pa. pple. of prōponĕre: see propone.]
Something propounded, put or set forth; a proposition.
| 1620 T. Granger Div. Logike i. ii. 2 Of Logicke there be two parts. The former is of the purpose, or matter propounded... The Proposite is the explication of the conceits, or meaning of the minde, instituted or framed according to sound reason. Ibid. iii. 7 There be two parts of euery Proposite, or matter proposed, viz. the theme, and the argument. |