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hypothese noun

hypothesis

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hypothesis noun

  /-əsəs/ , /-əsɪs/ , /haɪˈpɑː.θə.sɪs/ , /haɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/ , /həˈpɒθɪsɪs/ , /hɪˈpɒθɪsɪs/
  • (sciences) Used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. As a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation. Compare to theory, and quotation given there.
 hypothese, stelling
  • (general) An assumption taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation.
 hypothese, veronderstelling
  • (grammar) The antecedent of a conditional statement.
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hypothesize verb

  /-ə.saɪz/ , /haɪˈpɑː.θə.saɪz/ , /haɪˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ , /həˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ , /hɪˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/
  • (ambitransitive) To assume or assert tentatively on uncertain grounds.
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