HYPOTHESIS
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Hypothesis.
How to pronounce hypothesis:
US
Hypothesis - as a noun
A proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
A tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
Example: "A scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
possibility18theory12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
concept13conception16construct13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
A message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conjecture21guess6speculation15supposition15surmisal10surmise9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
opinion9view10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The scientist conducted several experiments to prove his hypothesis."
"She tested her hypothesis by gathering data from different sources."
"The hypothesis suggested that increased sunlight would result in higher crop yields."
"His hypothesis about the origin of the universe challenged traditional beliefs."
"The hypothesis proposed a link between stress and cardiovascular diseases."
Word Game Points
Is HYPOTHESIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hypothesis is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
HYPOTHESIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is HYPOTHESIS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hypothesis is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordHYPOTHESIS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is HYPOTHESIS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hypothesis is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordHYPOTHESIS has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
