hypothetical

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or dealing with hypotheses or theoretical constructs.

  - "The physicist proposed a hypothetical explanation for the phenomenon."
  - "The novel explores a hypothetical scenario."

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Antonyms

actual , categorical

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Synonyms

conditional , conjectural

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Variants

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hypothetical , hypotheticals

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'hupotheke' meaning 'a deposit', metaphorically meaning 'a proposition or assumption'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hypothetical' comes from the Greek word 'hupotheke', which means 'a deposit' or 'a pledge'.

2. In mathematics, a hypothetical function is also known as an imaginary function.

3. The first recorded use of the term 'hypothesis' in English was in the 15th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. hypothesis: A proposed explanation for a phenomenon or set of phenomena that is testable and falsifiable.

2. theory: A well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world that is acquired through the scientific method and repeatedly tested and confirmed through observation and experimentation.

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Culture

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The term 'hypothetical' is commonly used in various fields such as science, mathematics, and philosophy. In science, hypotheses are proposed to explain phenomena and are later tested through experiments. In mathematics, a hypothetical function is one that is defined for all inputs but not necessarily computable. In philosophy, a hypothetical argument is one that begins with a premise that is not assumed to be true, but rather assumed for the sake of argument.

How to Memorize "hypothetical"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scientist in a lab coat, holding a test tube and proposing a hypothetical explanation for an experiment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hypothetical' with the word 'assumption' or 'proposed explanation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Hypothesis starts with H, so remember Hypothesis Helps Hypothesize.

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