noun#3,426 by frequency
hypothesis
/haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/
A tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem and that can be tested by further observation, investigation, or experimentation; An assumption taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation
- plural
- hypotheses
Meanings
- 1
A tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem and that can be tested by further observation, investigation, or experimentation
It was only a hypothesis.
Tatoeba · CK · CC BY 2.0 FR
So far, it's just a hypothesis.
Tatoeba · rul · CC BY 2.0 FR
- 2
An assumption taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation
- 3
The antecedent of a conditional statementrare