- (n.) An affirmation or distinction from a supposition or hypothesis.
- (n.) The depression of the voice in pronouncing the syllables of a word.
- (n.) The part of the foot upon which such a depression falls.
- (n.) Hence, an essay or dissertation written upon specific or definite theme; especially, an essay presented by a candidate for a diploma or degree.
- (n.) The accented part of the measure, expressed by the downward beat; -- the opposite of arsis.
- (n.) A position or proposition which a person advances and offers to maintain or which is actually maintained by argument.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
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