hypothetical (Meaning)
hypothetical (n)
a hypothetical possibility, circumstance, statement, proposal, situation, etc.
hypothetical (s)
based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
hypothetical (a.)
Characterized by, or of the nature of, an hypothesis; conditional; assumed without proof, for the purpose of reasoning and deducing proof, or of accounting for some fact or phenomenon.
Synonyms & Antonyms of hypothetical
Synonyms:
- debatable
- presumed
- unproven
- supposed
- unproved
- presupposed
- abstract
- untested
- nonclinical
- moot
- assumed
- alleged
- intellectual
Antonyms:
hypothetical Sentence Examples
- A hypothetical scenario allows researchers to explore the potential consequences of a given situation.
- The hypothetical question challenged our assumptions and forced us to consider alternative perspectives.
- The scientist conducted a hypothetical experiment to test the validity of their theory.
- The hypothetical solution provided a temporary fix, but we needed a long-term strategy.
- We created a hypothetical budget to estimate the potential costs of the project.
- The hypothetical character served as a placeholder in the story until the author could develop it further.
- The hypothetical outcome was positive, but we needed to remain cautious in our optimism.
- The hypothetical situation helped us identify potential risks and prepare for unexpected events.
- We examined hypothetical data to gain insights into the possible impact of the intervention.
- The hypothetical analysis suggested that the proposed policy could have unintended consequences.
FAQs About the word hypothetical
a hypothetical possibility, circumstance, statement, proposal, situation, etc., based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidenceCharacterized by, or of
speculative, theoretical,theoretic, metaphysical, conceptual, academical, proposed,conjectural, suppositional, academic
real, actual, factual, clinical, practical, factual,actual, real, practical, clinical
A hypothetical scenario allows researchers to explore the potential consequences of a given situation.
The hypothetical question challenged our assumptions and forced us to consider alternative perspectives.
The scientist conducted a hypothetical experiment to test the validity of their theory.
The hypothetical solution provided a temporary fix, but we needed a long-term strategy.
