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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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It also puts forward hypotheses about why this belly-brain choreography exists.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

However, if scientists can use data from large cosmological surveys to develop precise hypotheses that apply to the solar system, then it becomes possible to design targeted experiments to test them.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission for decades has overseen regulation of prediction markets—or event contracts, as we refer to them—that help market participants hedge risk, aggregate information and test hypotheses about future outcomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

The WHO's investigations have proved inconclusive, pending further evidence, with all hypotheses still on the table.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Locke wrote a section of the Essay on the ‘true use of hypotheses’.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton