hypotheses

/haɪˈpɑːθəˌsiːz/

IPA: /HH AY0 P AA1 TH AH0 S IY0 Z/

noun

1
Used loosely, a tentative conjecture explaining an observation, phenomenon or scientific problem that can be tested by further observation, investigation and/or experimentation. As a scientific term of art, see the attached quotation. Compare to theory, and quotation given there.
2
(general) An assumption taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation.
3
(grammar) The antecedent of a conditional statement.

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