The hypothesis
Example: The hypothesis explains expected outcomes
Definition
"The hypothesis" is a proposed explanation or assumption made based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation or experimentation. It suggests a possible outcome or relationship that can be tested to understand a phenomenon more clearly.
Etymology
The word "hypothesis" comes from the Greek 'hypotithenai,' meaning 'to put under' or 'to suppose.' It was adopted into Latin as 'hypothesis' and later into English, retaining its meaning related to an underlying assumption or premise. Did you know that the term originally emphasized the idea of 'placing under' a statement as a foundation for further reasoning?
Learn to use this word actively
"The hypothesis" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
