Meaning & use
thesis
The central claim that a piece of writing develops and supports.
See it in a sentence
The essay's thesis is that the city needs more shaded public spaces.
She revised her thesis after finding evidence that challenged it.
A note on using this word
A thesis states an arguable claim rather than merely naming a topic. The plural is theses.
Words with a similar meaning
central claim
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A substantial research paper written as part of a degree.
He completed a thesis on changes in coastal habitats.
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