Hypothetical Definition
hīpə-thĕtĭ-kəl
hypothetic, hypotheticals
adjective
Based on, involving, or having the nature of a hypothesis; assumed; supposed.
Webster's New World
Given to the use of hypotheses.
A hypothetical mind.
Webster's New World
Conditional; contingent.
The hypothetical meaning of a clause beginning with if.
American Heritage
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
noun
A hypothetical statement, idea, circumstance, etc.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Hypothetical
Noun
Singular:
hypothetical
Plural:
hypotheticalsOrigin of Hypothetical
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From Greek hupothetikos from hupothetos placed under, supposed from hupotithenai to suppose hypothesis
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Ancient Greek ὑποθετικός (hupothetikos)
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