Cool MateHypothesis
UK /["/haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/","/haɪˈpɒθəsiːz/"]/US /["/haɪˈpɑːθəsɪs/","/haɪˈpɑːθəsiːz/"]/
Definition
an idea or explanation of something that is based on a few known facts but that has not yet been proved to be true or correct
In simple words: An idea or guess that can be tested.
Examples
- The hypothesis proposed by the scientists was groundbreaking in its implications.
- They tested their hypothesis through a series of rigorous experiments.
- Each hypothesis needs to be analyzed and evaluated before drawing conclusions.
- In science, a hypothesis is an initial assumption that can be tested.
- The researchers formulated a new hypothesis to explain the observed phenomena.
Usage notes
Used mainly in academic and scientific contexts. Avoid using it in everyday conversation as it's too technical for casual discussions.
Grammar pattern
form a hypothesis
Memory hint
Think of 'hi-poth-esis' as a 'highly pondered guess'.
Collocations
- plausible
- bold
- speculative
- construct
- develop
- form
- concern something
- be based on something
- predict something
- on a/the hypothesis
- hypothesis about
- hypothesis concerning
Synonyms
- theory
Antonyms
- fact
- certainty
- truth
Common mistakes
- 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'.