hypothetical
Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὑποθετικός.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkl/
Adjective

hypothetical

  1. Based upon a hypothesis; conjectural
  2. (philosophy) conditional; contingent upon some hypothesis/antecedent
Antonyms Translations Noun

hypothetical (plural hypotheticals)

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