hypothetical
[ hahy-puh-thet-i-kuhl ]
/ ˌhaɪ pəˈθɛt ɪ kəl /
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adjective Also hy·po·thet·ic [hahy-puh-thet-ik] /ˌhaɪ pəˈθɛt ɪk/ (for defs. 1-4).
assumed by hypothesis; supposed: a hypothetical case.
of, pertaining to, involving, or characterized by hypothesis: hypothetical reasoning.
given to making hypotheses.
Logic.
- (of a proposition) highly conjectural; not well supported by available evidence.
- (of a proposition or syllogism) conditional.
noun
a hypothetical situation, instance, etc.: The Secretary of Defense refused to discuss hypotheticals with the reporters.
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hy·po·thet·i·cal·ly, adverbun·hy·po·thet·i·cal, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for hypothetical
hypothetical
hypothetic
/ (ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl) /
adjective
having the nature of a hypothesis
assumed or thought to exist
logic another word for conditional (def. 4)
existing only as an idea or concepta time machine is a hypothetical device
Derived forms of hypothetical
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