Meaning & Definition of Thesis in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A long essay or dissertation involving personal research, written by a candidate for a university degree.

  Example Sentence: She submitted her thesis on quantum physics to complete her master's degree.

• Definition: A proposition that is maintained by argument.

  Example Sentence: His thesis asserts that social media impacts mental health.

• Definition: The central idea or main argument in a piece of writing or speech.

  Example Sentence: The thesis of her speech was that climate change must be addressed immediately.

Etymology

Origin: From Greek 'thesis', meaning 'a putting, placing, setting down' related to 'thithenai', to place.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• doctoral thesis: A lengthy and formal document presenting the author's research and findings for a doctoral degree.
• thesis statement: A concise summary of the main point or claim of the paper.
• master's thesis: A final project that demonstrates research and understanding in a master's program.

Translations

• Spanish: tesis

• French: thèse

• German: These

• Russian: диссертация

Related Words

• dissertation: A long piece of writing on a particular subject, especially for a university degree.

• hypothesis: A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

• argument: An exchange of diverging or opposite views, typically a heated or angry one.

Slang Meanings of thesis

• Meaning: Thesis defense

  Example Sentence: The thesis defense was intense, but he felt ready.

• Meaning: Thesis grind

  Example Sentence: I’m in the thesis grind mode, trying to finish on time.