Synonyms of hypothesis from BoostVocab

hypothesis

/haɪ'pɑθɪsɪs/

noun
a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
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"a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"

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possibility theory

type of:
construct concept conception

part of:
theory
noun
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
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Similar:

conjecture guess speculation supposition surmisal surmise

type of:
view opinion
noun
a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
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type of:
proposal

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