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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

In total, the team evaluated more than 700 hypotheses and asked the same question 10 times for each one to measure consistency.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

Dr. Gregor Hartmann of Helmholtz-Zentrum research center, said: "Our method provides an unbiased way to recognize variation in footprints and test hypotheses about their makers. It's an excellent tool for research, education, and even fieldwork."

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2026

In the high-end section, tech is used to validate hypotheses.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

A little later in life we pick up some of the more exotic plurals—criteria, phenomena, hypotheses, and the like—that are the offspring of other languages.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner