propositus

[ pruh-poz-i-tuhs ]

noun

, plural pro·pos·i·ti [pr, uh, -, poz, -i-tahy].

1. Law. the person from whom a line of descent is derived on a genealogical table.
2. Genetics. proband.

propositus

/ prəˈpɒzɪtəs; prəˈpɒzɪtə /

noun

1. law the person from whom a line of descent is traced
2. Also called (esp US)proband med the first patient to be investigated in a family study, to whom all relationships are referred

Word History and Origins

Origin of propositus¹

1925–30; < New Latin, special use of past participle of Latin prōpōnere to set forth, propound

Word History and Origins

Origin of propositus¹

from New Latin, from Latin prōpōnere to set forth; see propound

Example Sentences

The school’s Latin motto, “tenax propositi,” resonates still with the remaining Central alumni, some of whom will gather May 16 for a reunion luncheon meeting.

From Washington Post

It may be that when our arboreal propositus descended from his palm-tree and began to walk upright about the earth, his progeny were forthwith committed to a journey in which to-day is only a way-station.

From Project Gutenberg

He cared for nothing of all this; tenax propositi, he would listen to no explanation—unconditional, absolute, Chinese submission were his only terms, and with these we were obliged to comply.

From Project Gutenberg

The private apartments of the palace were governed by a favorite eunuch, who, in the language of that age, was styled the propositus, or præfect of the sacred bed-chamber.

From Project Gutenberg

Dear Lamb,—I address you with all humility, because I know you to be tenax propositi.

From Project Gutenberg