hy|poth|e|sis

hy|poth|e|sis
hy|poth|e|sis «hy POTH uh sihs, hih-», noun, plural -ses.
1. something assumed because it seems likely to be a true explanation; theory: »

Let us act on the hypothesis that he is honest.

SYNONYM(S): See syn. under theory. (Cf. ↑theory)
2. a proposition assumed as a basis for reasoning; supposition. A theorem in geometry is made up of a hypothesis and a conclusion.
3. a mere assumption; guess: »

Your reasoning…seems plausible, but still it is only hypothesis (Scott).

╂[< New Latin hypothesis < Greek hypóthesis < hypo- under + thésis a placing < tithénai to place]

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