English / word
hypothesis
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation
a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.; a proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
In context
01
Scientists tested their hypothesis through lab experiments.
02
The experimental data strongly supported the researcher's original hypothesis.
Synonyms
theory,premise,assumption
Antonyms
fact,proof,certainty
Collocations
form a hypothesis,test a hypothesis,reject a hypothesis