hypothesis
|hy/po/the/sis|
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/haɪˈpɑːθəsɪs/
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/haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/
proposed explanation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hypothesis' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'hypothesis,' where 'hypo-' meant 'under' and 'thesis' meant 'placing.'
Historical Evolution
'hypothesis' changed from the Latin word 'hypothesis' and eventually became the modern English word 'hypothesis'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a basis for reasoning,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a supposition or proposed explanation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
The scientist formulated a hypothesis to explain the unusual results.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35