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hypothesize

[hahy-poth-uh-sahyz, hi-]
verb (used without object), hy·poth·e·sized, hy·poth·e·siz·ing.
  1. to form a hypothesis.
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verb (used with object), hy·poth·e·sized, hy·poth·e·siz·ing.
  1. to assume by hypothesis.
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Also hypothecate; especially British, hy·poth·e·sise.

Origin of hypothesize

First recorded in 1730–40; hypothes(is) + -ize
Related formshy·poth·e·siz·er, noun
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Historical Examples of hypothesise

  • To hypothesise alone is the error of the visionary and the dreamer.

    A Logic Of Facts

    George Jacob Holyoake

British Dictionary definitions for hypothesise

hypothesize

hypothesise

verb
  1. to form or assume as a hypothesis
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Derived Formshypothesizer or hypothesiser, noun
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Word Origin and History for hypothesise

v.

chiefly British English spelling of hypothesize; for suffix, see -ize. Related: Hypothesised; hypothesising.

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hypothesize

v.

1738, from hypothesis + -ize. Related: Hypothesized; hypothesizing.

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hypothesise in Science

hypothesize

[hī-pŏth′ĭ-sīz′]
  1. To form a hypothesis.
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