La hipótesis
Example: La hipótesis debe ser comprobada antes de aceptarla como verdad.
Definition
"La hipótesis" is a proposed explanation or assumption made based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation or experimentation, often used in philosophy to explore and test ideas before accepting them as true.
Etymology
The term "la hipótesis" comes from the Greek word 'hypothesis,' meaning 'a putting under' or 'foundation.' It was adopted into Latin as 'hypothesis' and then into Spanish. Did you know that originally it referred to the foundation of an argument or theory, highlighting its role as a starting idea rather than a confirmed fact?
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"La hipótesis" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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