1. A statement, proposal, or idea intended to provoke thought, debate, or reaction, often controversial or challenging conventional beliefs
The speaker presented a provocative proposition that challenged the traditional understanding of economics.
O palestrante apresentou uma proposição provocante que desafiava o entendimento tradicional da economia.
2. An inflammatory or inciting statement designed to elicit a strong emotional or argumentative response
His provocative proposition about immigration sparked heated debate.
Sua proposição provocante sobre imigração desencadeou um debate acalorado.