Hypothesis
Example: The historian developed a hypothesis to explain ancient trade routes.
Definition
"Hypothesis" is a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation, often used in history to suggest possible reasons or causes for events or phenomena, such as explaining ancient trade routes.
Etymology
The word "hypothesis" comes from the Greek word 'hypotithenai,' meaning 'to put under' or 'to suppose.' It entered English through Latin and French, originally signifying an underlying assumption or premise. Did you know? The term was popularized in scientific and philosophical contexts to describe a tentative idea awaiting proof.
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"Hypothesis" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C2) - set 1", containing 212 commonly used words.
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