'Theses' definitions:

Definition of 'Theses'

From: GCIDE
  • Thesis \The"sis\, n.; pl. Theses. [L., fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to place, set. See Do, and cf. Anathema, Apothecary, Epithet, Hypothesis, Parenthesis, Theme, Tick a cover.]
  • 1. A position or proposition which a person advances and offers to maintain, or which is actually maintained by argument. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Hence, an essay or dissertation written upon specific or definite theme; especially, an essay presented by a candidate for a diploma or degree. [1913 Webster]
  • I told them of the grave, becoming, and sublime deportment they should assume upon this mystical occasion, and read them two homilies and a thesis of my own composing, to prepare them. --Goldsmith. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. (Logic) An affirmation, or distinction from a supposition or hypothesis. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. (Mus.) The accented part of the measure, expressed by the downward beat; -- the opposite of arsis. [1913 Webster]
  • 5. (Pros.) (a) The depression of the voice in pronouncing the syllables of a word. (b) The part of the foot upon which such a depression falls. [1913 Webster]