hypothesize
verb (used with object)
to assume tentatively or set forth as a plausible explanation or as a reasonable basis for further investigation in the light of established facts.
hypothesise
-
a variation of
hypothesize.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The researchers hypothesise that a rapid sea level rise in the North Sea flooded the area with salt water, causing the vast woodlands to disappear.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 26, 2023
But this time too Bux's feet remained unscathed, leading Price to hypothesise that "there was some obscure relationship between physical and mental forces that helps to make him immune from injury", Mr Zubrzycki writes.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2023
The causes of the accident are under investigation, the state-controlled group said in a statement, adding it was premature to hypothesise on the cause.
From Reuters ● Mar. 16, 2022
In the spirit of all those comments section arguments, I’m going to hypothesise that it was a piece of evil viral marketing genius.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 21, 2014
To hypothesise alone is the error of the visionary and the dreamer.
From A Logic Of Facts Or, Every-day Reasoning by George Jacob Holyoake
