hypothesize — to suggest a possible explanation for something based on limited evidence
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to suggest a possible explanation for something based on limited evidence
Pronunciation (IPA): /haɪˈpɑːθəsaɪz/
Korean meaning: 가설을 세우다, 추정하다
Korean pronunciation: 하이**파**써사이즈
Example Sentences
- I hypothesize that my cat knocks things off the table just to watch me pick them up.
- Astronomers hypothesize that there might be water on Mars.
- I hypothesize that coffee is the secret ingredient that makes Mondays bearable.
hypothesize
VERB//haɪˈpɑːθəsaɪz//
to suggest a possible explanation for something based on limited evidence
The scientist begins to hypothesize about the incomplete research data
Hypothesize to emphasize, then categorize!
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Origin
From Greek 'hypothesis' meaning 'a basis or foundation for an argument,' derived from 'hypo-' (under) and 'thesis' (a placing or proposition). The verb form was created by adding the suffix '-ize' (to make or perform).
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📝Examples
“I hypothesize that my cat knocks things off the table just to watch me pick them up.”
“Astronomers hypothesize that there might be water on Mars.”
“I hypothesize that coffee is the secret ingredient that makes Mondays bearable.”
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