hypothesize

[ hahy-poth-uh-sahyz, hi- ]

/ haɪˈpɒθ əˌsaɪz, hɪ- /

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verb (used without object), hy·poth·e·sized, hy·poth·e·siz·ing.

verb (used with object), hy·poth·e·sized, hy·poth·e·siz·ing.

to assume by hypothesis.

Nearby words

hypothermia, hypotheses, hypothesis, hypothesis testing, hypothesise, hypothesize, hypothetical, hypothetical imperative, hypothetico-deductive, hypothetico-deductive method, hypothrombinemia

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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Examples from the Web for hypothesize

One might hypothesize the maid was part of a scam to shake down any rich old man in a luxury suite.
The Martyrdom of DSK|Christopher Dickey|July 5, 2011|DAILY BEAST
One can hypothesize that the bad decision came after the consumption of stupefying substances.
New Hope for Amanda Knox|Barbie Latza Nadeau|March 4, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Consequently, we hypothesize the independent development of these dermal changes in S. baudini and phaeota.
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Still, we can hypothesize, even if we cannot prove and establish.
Moby Dick; or The Whale|Herman Melville

British Dictionary definitions for hypothesize

hypothesize

hypothesise

/ (haɪˈpɒθɪˌsaɪz) /

verb

to form or assume as a hypothesis

Derived Formshypothesizer or hypothesiser, noun

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