Die Hypothese
Example: Die Hypothese erklärt das Verhalten der Teilchen im Experiment.
Definition
"Die Hypothese" is a noun referring to a proposed explanation or assumption made based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation or experimentation, often used in philosophy to explain phenomena or behaviors, like the behavior of particles in an experiment.
Etymology
The word "die Hypothese" comes from the Greek word 'hypothesis,' meaning 'foundation' or 'base.' It was adopted into German through Latin and French, maintaining its meaning as an assumption or proposition made to support reasoning or inquiry. Did you know? The term originally meant something 'placed under' to support an argument.
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