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propositionally

propositionally

1 8.7
In a way that offers ideas for others to accept or discuss
  • adverb
  • /ˌprɒpəˈzɪʃənəli/
: proposicionalmente
  • During the meeting, she presented her arguments propositionally rather than as final decisions.

Examples

  • He always communicates propositionally, inviting feedback and discussion from others.

  • The manager spoke propositionally, offering several ideas for the team to consider.

  • Think propositionally!

  • The team discussed the plan propositionally.

  • The manager spoke propositionally, offering several ideas for the team to consider.

  • During the meeting, she presented her arguments propositionally rather than as final decisions.

  • He always communicates propositionally, inviting feedback and discussion from others.

Surface Forms

propositionally positive

Morphology

propositionally = propositional (transparent) = proposition + al + ly

The adverb is a regular formation from 'proposition' -> 'propositional' -> 'propositionally' and the everyday 'proposal/suggestion' sense is directly predictable.

Etymology

Propositionally comes from proposition, which is the same root as propose and proposal and means 'an idea put forward'. So, to speak propositionally is to offer ideas or suggestions rather than firm decisions.