Word
Hypothesis
How many syllables?
4 Syllables
How it's divided?
hy-poth-e-sis
Definition
- n. - A supposition; a proposition or principle which is
supposed or taken for granted, in order to draw a conclusion or
inference for proof of the point in question; something not proved, but
assumed for the purpose of argument, or to account for a fact or an
occurrence; as, the hypothesis that head winds detain an overdue
steamer.
- n. - A tentative theory or supposition provisionally adopted
to explain certain facts, and to guide in the investigation of others;
hence, frequently called a working hypothesis.
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