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thesis statement

[ thee-sis steyt-muhnt ]

noun

  1. 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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Word History and Origins

Origin of thesis statement1

First recorded in 1945–50

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