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hypothetic


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or consisting of hypotheses or theories that have not been proved or disproved.


Rhymes
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hectic , specific
Variants
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hypothetical , hypotheticals
Etymology
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derived from the Greek word hypothetikos, meaning 'placed beneath,' or 'put forward for consideration,' from hypotithenai 'to put under,' from hypo 'under' + tithenai 'to place'


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  1. The term 'hypothetic' was first used in English in the 15th century.

  2. In mathematics, a hypothetic function is a function that is assumed to exist but has not yet been defined or proven.


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  1. theory: A hypothetic is a type of theory, which is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon.

  2. hypothesis: A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which is subject to testing and may be proved or disproved.


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In literature and science, the hypothetic is often used to refer to ideas or theories that have not yet been proven or disproven. For instance, in science, a hypothesis is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon that is subject to testing through experimentation or observation.

How to Memorize "hypothetic"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a theory or idea being proposed and tested through experiments or observations.

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  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'hypothetic' comes from the Greek word 'hypothetikos,' which means 'placed beneath' or 'put forward for consideration'.


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