hypothetic

hy·po·thet·i·cal

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [hahy-puh-thet-i-kuh l]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈθɛt ɪ kəl/
- /ˌhaɪ.pəʊ.ˈθe.tɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hahy-puh-thet-i-kuh l]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈθɛt ɪ kəl/

Definitions of hypothetic word

adjective hypothetic assumed by hypothesis; supposed: a hypothetical case. 1
adjective hypothetic of, pertaining to, involving, or characterized by hypothesis: hypothetical reasoning. 1
adjective hypothetic given to making hypotheses. 1
adjective hypothetic Logic. (of a proposition) highly conjectural; not well supported by available evidence. (of a proposition or syllogism) conditional. 1
noun hypothetic a hypothetical situation, instance, etc.: The Secretary of Defense refused to discuss hypotheticals with the reporters. 1
noun hypothetic Based on hypothesis or theory; hypothetical. 1

See all 6 definitions of hypothetic

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Origin of hypothetic

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; < Greek hypothetik(ós) supposed (hypo- hypo- + the- put (base of tithénai to put, do1) + -tikos -tic) + -al1

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Parts of speech for Hypothetic

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Hypothetic

hypothetic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hypothetic usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for hypothetic

adj hypothetic

alleged — An alleged fact has been stated but has not been proved to be true.
apparent — An apparent situation, quality, or feeling seems to exist, although you cannot be certain that it does exist.
conjectural — A statement that is conjectural is based on information that is not certain or complete.
hypothetical — assumed by hypothesis; supposed: a hypothetical case.
inferential — of, pertaining to, by, or dependent upon inference.

adjective hypothetic

supposed — assumed as true, regardless of fact; hypothetical: a supposed case.
formularized — Simple past tense and past participle of formularize.
idealised — to make ideal; represent in an ideal form or character; exalt to an ideal perfection or excellence.

All 32 Synonyms of hypothetic