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- [hahy-puh-thet-i-kuh l]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈθɛt ɪ kəl/
- /ˌhɑɪ·pəˈθet̬·ɪ·kəl/
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- [hahy-puh-thet-i-kuh l]
- /ˌhaɪ pəˈθɛt ɪ kəl/
Definitions of hypothetically word
- adjective hypothetically assumed by hypothesis; supposed: a hypothetical case. 1
- adjective hypothetically of, pertaining to, involving, or characterized by hypothesis: hypothetical reasoning. 1
- adjective hypothetically given to making hypotheses. 1
- adjective hypothetically Logic. (of a proposition) highly conjectural; not well supported by available evidence. (of a proposition or syllogism) conditional. 1
- noun hypothetically a hypothetical situation, instance, etc.: The Secretary of Defense refused to discuss hypotheticals with the reporters. 1
- noun hypothetically In a hypothetical way; as a hypothesis. 1
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Origin of hypothetically
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 Hypothetically
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hypothetically 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.
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 hypothetically
adv hypothetically
- theoretically — of, relating to, or consisting in theory; not practical (distinguished from applied).
- abstractly — in an abstract manner, theoretically
- conceivably — capable of being conceived; imaginable.
- doubtless — without doubt; certainly; surely; unquestionably.
- supposedly — assumed as true, regardless of fact; hypothetical: a supposed case.
adverb hypothetically
- putatively — commonly regarded as such; reputed; supposed: the putative boss of the mob.
- likely — probably or apparently destined (usually followed by an infinitive): something not likely to happen.
- reasonably — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
Antonyms for hypothetically
adv hypothetically
- doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
- improbably — not probable; unlikely to be true or to happen: Rain is improbable tonight.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- unlikely — not likely to be or occur; improbable; marked by doubt.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
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