hypothetical

[ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkl]

hypothetical Definition

  • 1based on or serving as a hypothesis
  • 2imagined or suggested but not necessarily real or true

Using hypothetical: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hypothetical" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Let's consider a hypothetical scenario where we have unlimited resources.

  • Example

    The story is based on a hypothetical situation.

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    The experiment was conducted under hypothetical conditions.

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    He posed a hypothetical question to the audience.

hypothetical Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for hypothetical

Phrases with hypothetical

  • hypothetical proposition

    a statement that is proposed for the sake of argument, without necessarily being true

    Example

    In philosophy, a hypothetical proposition is used to test the validity of an argument.

  • a command that is conditional, depending on a particular goal or end

    Example

    In ethics, a hypothetical imperative is contrasted with a categorical imperative, which is unconditional and applies to all situations.

  • a logical argument that uses two hypothetical propositions to arrive at a conclusion

    Example

    In logic, a hypothetical syllogism is a form of deductive reasoning that is used to test the validity of an argument.

Origins of hypothetical

from Late Latin 'hypotheticus', from Greek 'hupothetikos', from 'hupothetos' meaning 'proposed'

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Summary: hypothetical in Brief

The term 'hypothetical' [ˌhaɪpəˈθetɪkl] refers to something that is based on a hypothesis or imagined but not necessarily real or true. It is often used in academic or scientific contexts, such as 'The experiment was conducted under hypothetical conditions.' 'Hypothetical' can also be used in phrases like 'hypothetical proposition,' which is a statement proposed for the sake of argument.

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