La hipótesis
Example: La hipótesis del científico fue confirmada tras varios experimentos.
Definition
"La hipótesis" is a noun referring to a proposed explanation or assumption made based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation or experimentation, typically used in scientific contexts, such as in the phrase: 'La hipótesis del científico fue confirmada tras varios experimentos.'
Etymology
The word "la hipótesis" comes from the Greek 'hypotithenai,' meaning 'to put under' or 'to suppose.' It entered Spanish through Latin and French, retaining its scientific connotation as an idea proposed for testing. Did you know that the term originally had philosophical roots before becoming a staple in modern science?
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"La hipótesis" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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