La hipótesis
Example: La hipótesis del experimento es que el agua hierve rápido.
Definition
"La hipótesis" is a proposed explanation or assumption made based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation or experimentation. It is commonly used in research contexts to suggest a possible outcome or relationship that can be tested, such as in the phrase, 'La hipótesis del experimento es que el agua hierve rápido.'
Etymology
The word "la hipótesis" comes from the Greek word 'hypotithenai,' meaning 'to suppose' or 'to place under.' It was adopted into Latin as 'hypothesis' and later into Spanish. Did you know? The term originally implied a foundation or basis for an argument, reflecting its role in scientific inquiry as the basis for testing ideas.
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"La hipótesis" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Research - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 108 commonly used words.
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