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hypothesis
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hypothesis
n.
explanation which gives a reason for observed phenomena, theory (especially in the sciences); supposition, assumption
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Hypothesis
A hypothesis (plural hypotheses) is a proposed explanation for a phenomenon. For a hypothesis to be a scientific hypothesis, the scientific method requires that one can test it. Scientists generally base scientific hypotheses on previous observations that cannot satisfactorily be explained with the available scientific theories. Even though the words "hypothesis" and "theory" are often used synonymously, a scientific hypothesis is not the same as a scientific theory. A working hypothesis is a provisionally accepted hypothesis proposed for further research.
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hypothesis
Noun
1. a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
(hypernym) proposal
(derivation) speculate, theorize, theorise, conjecture, hypothesize, hypothesise, hypothecate, suppose
2. a tentative theory about the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena; "a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"; "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices"
(synonym) possibility, theory
(hypernym) concept, conception, construct
(hyponym) model, theoretical account, framework
(part-holonym) theory
(derivation) speculate, theorize, theorise, conjecture, hypothesize, hypothesise, hypothecate, suppose
3. a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
(synonym) guess, conjecture, supposition, surmise, surmisal, speculation
(hypernym) opinion, view
(hyponym) divination
(derivation) speculate, theorize, theorise, conjecture, hypothesize, hypothesise, hypothecate, suppose
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hypothesis
n.
předpoklad; hypotéza
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hypothesis
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hipoteza
