thesis
gb/θˈisɪs/ us/θˈisɪs/
B2
Kiingereza
~ 6000
Maana
maana 0
Nomino
formal
B2
entity
1
long research paper for a degree
A long, formal paper that a student writes to finish a university degree, especially a master's or PhD.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to write a thesis on [topic]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners often confuse *thesis* (the whole long research paper for a degree) with *thesis statement* (a single sentence that gives the main idea of an essay). In academic writing classes, when teachers say "Write a thesis statement," they usually do NOT mean to write a full thesis.
Visawe
dissertation (Very close in meaning; in many universities this is the usual term for a doctoral thesis, especially in American English.)
Vinyume
exam (An opposite kind of degree requirement: a test with questions instead of a long research paper.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
write a thesis
|master's thesis
|doctoral thesis
|thesis advisor
|thesis defense
|thesis committee
Mada
education
|academia
|writing
Mifano
- She spent three years collecting data for her doctoral thesis.
- His master's thesis examines climate change policy in small island nations.
- I have to defend my thesis in front of the committee next month.
- The department awarded a prize for the best undergraduate honors thesis.
- Her thesis was later revised and published as a book.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I am writing my thesis about social media.
- He finished his master's thesis last year.
- She will defend her thesis in June.
- My advisor helped me choose a topic for my thesis.
- This library has many old PhD theses.
Nomino
B2
entity
2
main argument of a text
The main idea or claim that a writer or speaker wants to explain and prove, usually in one clear sentence.
Muundo wa matumizi:
the thesis of [a book / an essay] is that [clause]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes think *thesis* here means "topic" or "subject". A thesis is not just what the text is about; it is a specific claim or opinion that the writer wants to prove. They also sometimes write very broad or factual statements as theses, instead of arguable claims.
Visawe
central argument (Emphasizes that this is the key line of reasoning, not just any idea in the text.)
Vinyume
antithesis (A directly opposing argument or idea, especially in formal discussion or writing.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
thesis statement
|central thesis
|main thesis
|support the thesis
|develop a thesis
|challenge the thesis
Mada
writing
|education
|communication
Mifano
- The book’s central thesis is that technology is never truly neutral.
- In the introduction, she clearly states her thesis and outlines how she will support it.
- Your thesis is interesting, but you need stronger evidence to support it.
- His thesis that happiness cannot be measured has been widely debated.
- All the paragraphs in your essay should connect back to your thesis.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The thesis of my essay is that homework should be shorter.
- Please write a clear thesis at the end of your first paragraph.
- Every example in the body must support your thesis.
- Her thesis is that exercise helps people think better.
- I do not understand the thesis of this article.
Nomino
formal
C1
entity
3
proposition put forward and defended
An idea or claim that a person says is true and then tries to support with reasons and facts.
Muundo wa matumizi:
to advance a thesis that [clause]
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use *opinion* when they mean a carefully argued *thesis*. An opinion can be simple and personal; a thesis in this sense suggests a more serious claim that should be supported with reasons or evidence.
Visawe
proposition (A formal term used especially in logic and philosophy for a statement that can be argued about or tested.)
Vinyume
antithesis (A thesis that directly opposes another thesis in content or conclusion.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
advance a thesis
|defend a thesis
|question the thesis
|accept the thesis
|reject the thesis
|Marx’s thesis
Mada
philosophy
|academia
|debate
|education
|communication
Mifano
- He advances the bold thesis that democracy cannot survive without a strong middle class.
- Many economists now reject the thesis that markets are always efficient.
- Her thesis that language shapes thought has influenced several fields.
- The book’s controversial thesis has sparked intense public debate.
- Critics accused him of failing to provide evidence for his main thesis.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The writer’s thesis is that money does not bring real happiness.
- Some people accept his thesis, but others do not.
- She tries to defend her thesis with many examples.
- Scientists tested the thesis with a long experiment.
- I do not agree with his thesis about social media.
Nomino
technical
C2
entity
4
unstressed part of a metrical foot
In the study of old poetry and music, the weaker or less strong part of a rhythm unit, compared with the stronger part.
Visawe
unstressed beat (Informal explanation used to describe the weaker rhythmic position to non-specialists.)
Vinyume
arsis (The contrasting, stronger or more prominent part of a metrical foot or rhythm unit.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
arsis and thesis
|metrical thesis
|thesis of the foot
Mada
linguistics
|literature
|music
|arts_entertainment
|education
Mifano
- In this metrical system, the thesis follows the arsis within each foot.
- The scholar explains that the thesis is realized as a lighter, less prominent beat.
- Classical theorists disagreed about whether the thesis should be considered stressed or unstressed.
- The pattern of arsis and thesis creates the basic rhythm of the verse.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- In this old poem, each foot has an arsis and a thesis.
- The thesis is the weaker beat in the rhythm.
- Students of classical poetry learn the terms arsis and thesis.
- Some books define thesis and arsis in different ways.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
thesis
IPA
GB/θˈisɪs/
US/θˈisɪs/
Silabi na mkazo
thes - is (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (thes)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: thesis
- Plural: theses
Familia ya neno
Forms
theses
noun
Core family
hypothesis
noun B2
hypothetical
adjective B2
Related words
hypothesize
verb C1
hypothetically
adverb
Advanced or less common
Semi
honors thesis
1/ˈɑnɚz θˈisɪs/
fixed phrase
research thesis for honors program
A special research paper, usually longer and harder, that a student writes to finish an honors program.
Mifano
- He is completing an honors thesis in biology.
- Her honors thesis compares two major American poets.
- Students must have a high GPA to write an honors thesis.
master's thesis
1/mˈæstɚz θˈisɪs/
fixed phrase
research paper for master’s degree
A long, formal research paper that a student writes to complete a master’s degree at a university.
Mifano
- She is writing her master’s thesis on renewable energy policy.
- He moved to Berlin to work on his master’s thesis.
- Her master’s thesis was later published in an academic journal.
PhD thesis
1/fd θˈisɪs/
fixed phrase
doctoral thesis for a PhD
A long research thesis that a student writes to get a PhD degree.
Mifano
- He is almost finished with his PhD thesis on artificial intelligence.
- Her PhD thesis was about language learning in children.
- They met while working late in the library on their PhD theses.
senior thesis
1/sˈinjɚ θˈisɪs/
fixed phrase
final-year undergraduate research paper
A long research paper that some students write in their last year of a bachelor’s degree.
Mifano
- She wrote her senior thesis on migration and identity.
- At this college, a senior thesis is required for honors students.
- He presented his senior thesis to a panel of professors.
thesis advisor
1/θˈisɪs ædvˈaɪzɚ/
fixed phrase
professor supervising a thesis
A teacher at the university who guides and helps a student while they write their thesis.
Mifano
- My thesis advisor suggested that I narrow my topic.
- She meets with her thesis advisor every two weeks.
- He changed his thesis advisor after the first year of his project.
thesis committee
1/θˈisɪs kəmˈɪti/
fixed phrase
formal
group of professors evaluating thesis
A small group of professors who read a student’s thesis and decide if it is good enough to pass.
Mifano
- Her thesis committee asked very difficult questions.
- He is still choosing members for his thesis committee.
- The thesis committee approved the final version of the document.
thesis defense
1/θˈisɪs dɪfˈɛns/
fixed phrase
formal
oral exam to defend thesis
A formal meeting where a student explains their thesis and answers questions from professors.
Mifano
- Her thesis defense is scheduled for next Friday.
- He practiced his presentation many times before the thesis defense.
- The committee passed her at the end of the thesis defense.
thesis statement
1/θˈisɪs stˈeɪtmənt/
fixed phrase
sentence stating main argument
A clear sentence, usually in the introduction, that tells the reader the main idea and argument of an essay or speech.
Mifano
- Your thesis statement should appear at the end of your first paragraph.
- A strong thesis statement helps the reader understand what your essay will argue.
- The teacher asked the class to underline the thesis statement in the article.
doctoral thesis
1/dˈɑktɚəl θˈisɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
written thesis for a doctorate
A long piece of writing that shows a student’s research and ideas, written to complete a doctoral degree.
Mifano
- His doctoral thesis focuses on machine learning in medicine.
- She defended her doctoral thesis in front of a committee of professors.
- She spent five years collecting data for her doctoral thesis.
- His doctoral thesis explores new methods in data security.
- The university archives keep a copy of every doctoral thesis.