Showing Results for "hypotheses"

hypotheses

NOUN

theory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assumption axiom conclusion conjecture explanation guess inference interpretation premise proposition rationale supposition theorem thesis

STRONG

antecedent assignment attribution basis belief condition data deduction demonstration derivation foundation ground layout lemma philosophy plan position postulate presupposition principle proposal reason scheme speculation suggestion surmise system term

WEAK

apriority shot in the dark starting point tentative law

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fact proof reality truth

WEAK

calcualtion measurement

Example Sentences

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"Hypotheses regarding Monte Sierpe's purpose range from defense, storage, and accounting to water collection, fog capture and gardening, yet the true function of the site remains unclear," said Dr. Bongers.

From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2025

Writing in Medical Hypotheses back in 2006, Andrew J. Brown of the University of New South Wales connected "the initial phase of fasting or a low-carbohydrate diet" with the mood elevation often associated with it.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2022

Lyte published his theory in Medical Hypotheses, a low-ranking journal that served as a forum for unconventional ideas.

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2015

Hypotheses, or tentative explanations, are generally produced within the context of a scientific theory.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013

Are not all Hypotheses erroneous which have hitherto been invented for explaining the Phænomena of Light, by new Modifications of the Rays?

From Opticks or, a Treatise of the Reflections, Refractions, Inflections, and Colours of Light by Newton, Isaac, Sir