Cool MateHypothesis vs Theory
Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.
Hypothesis
FormalTop 3000 (comum)B2noun
Theory
Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun
Mais formal: HypothesisMais comum: Theory
| Hypothesis | Theory | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronúncia | 🇬🇧 /["/haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/","/haɪˈpɒθəsiːz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/haɪˈpɑːθəsɪs/","/haɪˈpɑːθəsiːz/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ˈθɪəri//🇺🇸 //ˈθɪəri// |
| Significado | An idea or guess that can be tested. | An idea or explanation that tries to explain something. |
| Exemplo | The hypothesis proposed by the scientists was groundbreaking in its implications. | Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized our understanding of space and time. |
| Registro | Formal | Neutro |
| Quão comum | Top 3000 (comum) | Top 1000 (muito comum) |
| Nível CEFR | B2 | B1 |
| Classe gramatical | noun | noun |
| Colocações | plausible, bold, speculative, construct, develop, form, concern something, be based on something, predict something, on a/the hypothesis, hypothesis about, hypothesis concerning | scientific theory, theory of relativity, theory in practice, theory and practice |
| Antônimos | fact, certainty, truth | fact, truth |
| Erros comuns | Confused with 'theory' - a hypothesis is not proven yet., Sometimes used as a verb, but it's only a noun., Plural is often mistakenly written as 'hypothesises' instead of 'hypotheses'. | Confused with 'hypothesis'; a theory is more established., Incorrectly used to mean 'theory' as just a guess or opinion. |
| Notas de uso | Used mainly in academic and scientific contexts. Avoid using it in everyday conversation as it's too technical for casual discussions. | Used in academic and everyday contexts. Avoid in casual conversations unless discussing ideas or concepts. |
Perguntas frequentes: Hypothesis vs Theory
Qual é a diferença entre Hypothesis e Theory?
Hypothesis: An idea or guess that can be tested. Theory: An idea or explanation that tries to explain something.
Qual é mais formal: Hypothesis e Theory?
Hypothesis é a mais formal entre elas.
Qual é mais comum: Hypothesis e Theory?
Theory é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.
Hypothesis e Theory estão no mesmo nível CEFR?
Hypothesis: B2, Theory: B1 na escala CEFR.
Posso usar Hypothesis e Theory de forma intercambiável?
Nem sempre. Hypothesis e Theory são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.