2. Hence, an essay or dissertation written upon specific or definite theme; especially, an essay presented by a candidate for a diploma or degree. I told them of the grave, becoming, and sublime deportment they should assume upon this mystical occasion, and read them two homilies and a thesis of my own composing, to prepare them. Goldsmith.
3. (Logic)
Defn: An affirmation, or distinction from a supposition or hypothesis.
4. (Mus.)
Defn: The accented part of the measure, expressed by the downward beat; — the opposite of arsis.
5. (Pros.) (a) The depression of the voice in pronouncing the syllables of a word. (b) The part of the foot upon which such a depression falls.
THESMOTHETE
Thes"mo*thete, n. Etym: [Gr. (Gr. Antiq.)
Defn: A lawgiver; a legislator; one of the six junior archons at
Athens.
THESPIAN
Thes"pi*an, a. Etym: [From L. Thespis, Gr.
Defn: Of or pertaining to Thespis; hence, relating to the drama; dramatic; as, the Thespian art. — n.