Hypothesis
Definition
(noun) An idea or theory that is not proven but leads to further study
Examples
“Her hypothesis suggests that the chemical reactions can be accelerated under extreme temperatures.”
“My hypothesis was wrong.”
“At 2 a.m., Leo tossed out a hypothesis about the missing server logs.”
“The detectives kept two hypotheses on the board.”
“I don't buy that hypothesis after what Marta saw in Rio.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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