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- [hahy-poth-uh-sis, hi-]
- /haɪˈpɒθ ə sɪs, hɪ-/
- /haɪˈpɒθ.ə.sɪs/
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- [hahy-poth-uh-sis, hi-]
- /haɪˈpɒθ ə sɪs, hɪ-/
Definitions of hypotheses word
- noun plural hypotheses a proposition, or set of propositions, set forth as an explanation for the occurrence of some specified group of phenomena, either asserted merely as a provisional conjecture to guide investigation (working hypothesis) or accepted as highly probable in the light of established facts. 1
- noun plural hypotheses a proposition assumed as a premise in an argument. 1
- noun plural hypotheses the antecedent of a conditional proposition. 1
- noun plural hypotheses a mere assumption or guess. 1
- noun hypotheses Plural form of hypothesis. 1
- noun hypotheses plural of hypothesis. 0
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Origin of hypotheses
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
First recorded in 1590-1600, hypothesis is from the Greek word hypóthesis basis, supposition. See hypo-, thesis
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Parts of speech for Hypotheses
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hypotheses popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hypotheses
noun hypotheses
- theories — a coherent group of tested general propositions, commonly regarded as correct, that can be used as principles of explanation and prediction for a class of phenomena: Einstein's theory of relativity. Synonyms: principle, law, doctrine.
- premises — Also, premiss. Logic. a proposition supporting or helping to support a conclusion.
- suggestions — the act of suggesting.
- propositions — the act of offering or suggesting something to be considered, accepted, adopted, or done.
- guesses — Plural form of guess.
Antonyms for hypotheses
Top questions with hypotheses
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