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How do you spell Proposition?

Correct spelling

proposition

PROPOSIT + ION. Think: propose.

Why is proposition spelled this way?

From Latin proponere, to set forth. PRO (forth) + PONERE (to place). A proposition places something forward for consideration.

Common misspellings of proposition

proposisionpropositonpropostionproposistion

Example

He made a business proposition.

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