Hypothesize: meaning, definitions and examples

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hypothesize

 

[ haɪˈpɒθɪˌsaɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

scientific research

To hypothesize means to propose a tentative explanation or theory in order to test its validity. It is a crucial step in the scientific method.

Synonyms

postulate, propose, speculate

Examples of usage

  • Scientists hypothesize that the new drug will be effective in treating cancer.
  • The researchers hypothesized that the increase in temperature would lead to a decrease in biodiversity.

Translations

Translations of the word "hypothesize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 formular uma hipótese

🇮🇳 परिकल्पना करना

🇩🇪 hypothese aufstellen

🇮🇩 menghipotesiskan

🇺🇦 гіпотезувати

🇵🇱 hipotezować

🇯🇵 仮説を立てる

🇫🇷 formuler une hypothèse

🇪🇸 formular una hipótesis

🇹🇷 hipotez kurmak

🇰🇷 가설을 세우다

🇸🇦 افتراض

🇨🇿 hypotézovat

🇸🇰 hypotézovať

🇨🇳 假设

🇸🇮 postaviti hipotezo

🇮🇸 setja fram tilgátu

🇰🇿 гипотеза жасау

🇬🇪 ჰიპოთეზის წამოყენება

🇦🇿 hipotez irəli sürmək

🇲🇽 formular una hipótesis

Etymology

The word 'hypothesize' originated from the Greek word 'hupothesis', which means 'foundation' or 'basis'. It entered the English language in the 17th century and has been used in scientific contexts to refer to the process of formulating hypotheses for testing in experiments.

See also: hypothetical.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,934, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.