Die Hypothese
Example: Die Hypothese wurde durch neue Forschungsergebnisse bestätigt.
Definition
"Die Hypothese" is a noun referring to a proposed explanation or assumption made based on limited evidence, which can be tested through further investigation or experimentation. It is often used in scientific or academic contexts to introduce a preliminary idea subject to verification.
Etymology
The word "Hypothese" comes from the Greek word 'hypothesis,' meaning 'foundation' or 'base.' It entered the German language through Latin and French influences, retaining its scientific and philosophical meaning. Did you know? The original Greek term literally means 'to put under' or 'to suppose,' reflecting its role as an underlying assumption.
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"Die Hypothese" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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