hypothesise
/hai'pɔθisaiz/ Cách viết khác : (hypothesize) /hai'pɔθisaiz/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To propose or assume something as a hypothesis; to form a tentative explanation or theory based on limited evidence. It means to put forward an idea or supposition for the sake of argument or as a starting point for further investigation, without claiming it is proven true.
Usage
- Hypothesise is used to describe the intellectual act of creating a hypothesis. It is often used in academic, scientific, and formal contexts.
- It is typically followed by a -clause or used with a direct object (what is being hypothesised).
- The spelling hypothesize is more common in American English, while hypothesise is common in British English. Both are correct.
Examples
- Verb:
- The researchers hypothesise that the new drug will reduce inflammation.
- We can only hypothesise about the causes of the ancient civilization's collapse.
- She hypothesised a link between sleep patterns and productivity.
Advanced Usage
- "To hypothesise about something": to form hypotheses concerning a particular topic.
- It is too early to hypothesise about the long-term effects.
- Used in the passive voice: "It is hypothesised that...".
- It was hypothesised that the chemical reaction required a catalyst.
Variants and Related Words
- Hypothesis (n): A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence.
- Hypothetical (adj): Based on or involving a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real or true.
- Hypothesizer/Hypothesiser (n): One who hypothesises.
Synonyms
- Suppose: To assume something is the case for the sake of argument or as a basis for reasoning.
- Postulate: To suggest or assume the existence, fact, or truth of something as a basis for reasoning.
- Theorise: To form a theory or theories about something.
- Speculate: To form a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.
Antonyms
- Prove: To demonstrate the truth or existence of something by evidence or argument.
- Know: To be aware of through observation, inquiry, or information.
- Confirm: To establish the truth or correctness of something previously believed or suspected.
Related Phrases
- Form a hypothesis: The process of creating a hypothesised explanation.
- The first step is to form a hypothesis based on your observations.
- Working hypothesis: A hypothesis adopted as a basis for further research.
- Our working hypothesis is that user error caused the system failure.
Verb
- to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
- Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps