ex hypothesi
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of ex hypothesi
First recorded in 1600–10; from New Latin, equivalent to Latin ex + hypothesī (ablative of hypothesis “basis, assumption”); see origin at ex- 1 ( def. ), hypothesis
Example Sentences
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But could we so expand our thought as to embrace, if that were possible, the whole universe, then there are no conditions; for ex hypothesi there is nothing for science outside the universe.
From Spencer's Philosophy of Science The Herbert Spencer Lecture Delivered at the Museum 7 November, 1913 by Morgan, C. Lloyd (Conwy Lloyd)
But of this universe, if it exists, no natural proof can be given, because ex hypothesi it lies quite beyond the region of nature.
From Is Life Worth Living? by Mallock, W. H. (William Hurrell)
The objection is raised that it is necessary ex hypothesi for the future to happen, as it is necessary ex hypothesi for the past to have happened.
From Theodicy Essays on the Goodness of God, the Freedom of Man and the Origin of Evil by Huggard, E.M.
A transaction, ex hypothesi, can only take place between two parties; it implies two volitional centres.
From Problems of Immanence: studies critical and constructive by Warschauer, Joseph
Yet here we find him admitting that virgin soil, which, ex hypothesi, does not possess that quality, and ought therefore to be incommensurable with anything that possesses it, is yet measured with money every day.
From Contemporary Socialism by Rae, John
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