thesis statement

thesis statement

noun
a short statement, usually one sentence, that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, research paper, etc., and is developed, supported, and explained in the text by means of examples and evidence.
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Main Entry:  thesis statement
Part of Speech:  n
Definition:  an explanation of the topic or purpose of a research paper
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