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(1):

(n.) Hence, an essay or dissertation written upon specific or definite theme; especially, an essay presented by a candidate for a diploma or degree.

(2):

(n.) The accented part of the measure, expressed by the downward beat; - the opposite of arsis.

(3):

(n.) The depression of the voice in pronouncing the syllables of a word.

(4):

(n.) A position or proposition which a person advances and offers to maintain, or which is actually maintained by argument.

(5):

(n.) The part of the foot upon which such a depression falls.

(6):

(n.) An affirmation, or distinction from a supposition or hypothesis.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Thesis'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​t/thesis.html. 1828.
 
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