thesis

• Nom désignant une affirmation ou une théorie proposée comme prémisse pour être soutenue ou prouvée, ou un long essai ou mémoire fondé sur une recherche personnelle, souvent présenté pour l'obtention d'un diplôme universitaire.

A noun referring to a statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved, or a long essay or dissertation involving personal research, often submitted as part of a university degree.

pluriel irrégulier

1. Premise in an argumentB2formal

   A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved in an argument.

   Thèse (dans un argument)

   • The philosopher's thesis was that all knowledge comes from experience.
   • In his essay, he defended the thesis that freedom is essential for creativity.
   • The debate centered around the thesis that technology improves human life.

   Synonymesargumentassertionclaimcontentionhypothesispositionpostulatepremisepropositiontheory

2. Academic research paperB2formal

   A long essay or dissertation involving personal research, submitted by a candidate for a university degree.

   Thèse universitaire

   • She is writing her thesis on climate change and its economic impact.
   • He defended his doctoral thesis in front of a panel of professors.
   • The thesis must be submitted by the end of the semester.

   Synonymesdisquisitiondissertationessaymonographpapertreatise