hypothesise

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Word: Hypothesise (British English) / Hypothesize (American English)

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To hypothesise means to make a guess or a suggestion that explains something, especially when you are not completely sure. It's like saying, "I think this is how it might be," but you need to test it to see if you're right.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "hypothesise" when you are proposing an idea or theory, especially in scientific or academic discussions.
• It is often used in the context of research or experiments.

Example:

• "The scientists hypothesise that increasing temperatures will affect the migration patterns of birds."

Advanced Usage:

• In academic writing, you might see phrases like "The researchers hypothesise that..." or "We can hypothesise that..." to introduce a theory that needs further investigation.

Word Variants:

• Hypothesis (noun): The idea or theory you have created. For example, "The hypothesis was tested through experiments."
• Hypothetical (adjective): Something that is based on a theory or guess rather than a fact. For example, "In a hypothetical situation, what would you do?"

Different Meanings:

• In a broader sense, "hypothesise" can be used outside of scientific contexts to suggest any educated guess about a situation. For example, "I can hypothesise why the meeting was canceled."

Synonyms:

• Speculate
• Assume
• Theorize (American English)
• Postulate

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Put forward a hypothesis": This means to suggest a hypothesis.

  • Example: "She put forward a hypothesis about the effect of pollution on health."

• "Test a hypothesis": This means to conduct experiments or research to see if the hypothesis is correct.

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Verb

1. to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
   • Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps

Synonyms

• speculate
• theorize
• theorise
• conjecture
• hypothesize
• hypothecate
• suppose