hypothetical

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/ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkl/ English

Definitions

noun

A hypothetical situation or proposition“These hypotheticals serve no purpose until we have more information.”

adjective

Based upon a hypothesis; conjectural
Conditional; contingent upon some hypothesis/antecedent

Related words

Synonyms

conditional conjectural hypothetic theoretical theoretic speculative putative presumptive presumed what-if supposed possible alleged explanatory notional conceptual imaginary hypothesis

Antonyms

actual categorical

Associated

syllogism imperatives universalism scenarios scenario inference imperative particle gravitational ancestor particles

Rhymes

antithetical theoretical heretical parenthetical alphabetical kinetic kill magnetic hill

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