Standard Synonyms
Argument
Proposition
Theory
Claim
Slang Synonyms
Academic Synonyms
Old English Synonyms
Regional Synonyms
Industry-specific Synonyms
-dissertation
-paper
-argument
-claim
Antonyms
An antonym for thesis is antithesis.
Meaning
A thesis is an argument or point that someone is trying to prove.
Definition
The thesis is the main idea of an essay, report, speech, or research paper, often written as a single declarative sentence.
Example Sentences
1. In his thesis, John argues that the war was unnecessary.
2. The thesis of her paper is that the government is not doing enough to help the homeless.
3. His thesis was on the history of the civil war.
4. I need to write a thesis on why I want to be a doctor.
5. The thesis statement of an essay is the main idea of the paper.