De hypothese
Example: De hypothese is dat planten sneller groeien met meer zonlicht.
Definition
"De hypothese" refers to a proposed explanation or assumption made as a starting point for further investigation or research, often tested through experiments or observations. For example, "De hypothese is dat planten sneller groeien met meer zonlicht" suggests a testable idea about plant growth and sunlight.
Etymology
The word "de hypothese" comes from the Greek 'hypothesis,' meaning 'a placing under' or 'foundation.' It entered Dutch through Latin and French, carrying the sense of an underlying assumption or proposition to be tested. Did you know that the term was originally used in philosophy and mathematics before becoming common in scientific research?
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"De hypothese" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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