Words Like HYPOTHESIS

We have put together a list of words that are similar to HYPOTHESIS.

17 Alternative Words Similar to hypothesis

1 Possibility Noun      Synonym Words Like Possibility
2 Theory Noun      Synonym Words Like Theory
3 Guess Noun      Synonym Words Like Guess
4 Conjecture Noun      Synonym Words Like Conjecture
5 Supposition Noun      Synonym Words Like Supposition
6 Surmise Noun      Synonym Words Like Surmise
7 Surmisal Noun      Synonym Words Like Surmisal
8 Speculation Noun      Synonym Words Like Speculation
9 Concept Noun      Synonym Words Like Concept
10 Conception Noun      Synonym Words Like Conception
11 Construct Noun      Synonym Words Like Construct
12 Opinion Noun      Synonym Words Like Opinion
13 Proposal Noun      Synonym Words Like Proposal
14 View Noun      Synonym Words Like View
15 Model Noun      Hyponym Words Like Model
16 Assumption Noun      Hyponym Words Like Assumption
17 Supposal Noun      Hyponym Words Like Supposal

2 examples of hypothesis

1 the hypothesis that head winds detain an overdue steamer
2 he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices

10 definitions of hypothesis

1 A supposition; a proposition or principle which is supposed or taken for granted, in order to draw a conclusion or inference for proof of the point in question; something not proved, but assumed for the purpose of argument, or to account for a fact or an occurrence.
2 A tentative theory or supposition provisionally adopted to explain certain facts, and to guide in the investigation of others; hence, frequently called a working hypothesis.
3 a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
4 a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
5 a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
6 A tentative explanation for an observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem that can be tested by further investigation.
7 Something taken to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation; an assumption.
8 The antecedent of a conditional statement.
9 A condition; that from which something follows: as, freedom is the hypothesis of democracy.
10 A proposition assumed and taken for granted, to be used as a premise in proving something else; a postulate.
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