Definitions

hypothetical

[hahy-puh-thet-i-kuhl] / ˌhaɪ pəˈθɛt ɪ kəl /

ADJECTIVE

guessed, assumed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

debatable imaginary problematic speculative theoretical vague

STRONG

academic contingent pretending suspect

WEAK

assumptive casual concocted conditional conjecturable conjectural contestable disputable doubtful equivocal imagined indefinite indeterminate postulated presumptive presupposed provisory putative questionable refutable stochastic supposed suppositional suppositious theoretic uncertain unconfirmed

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certain definite factual real sure

WEAK

calculated confirmed measured proved proven reliable truthful

Example Sentences

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From MarketWatch

Those fears are hypothetical, but he worries that financial pressures could override safety.

From BBC

These concerns weren’t hypothetical; D.C. has a history of questionable broadband mapping.

From The Wall Street Journal

And after a seventh-straight loss and a second straight season left spiraling, hypotheticals could only carry USC and its coach so far.

From Los Angeles Times

"One can never categorically rule out participation," he said, while stressing the question was a "hypothetical" one.

From Barron's

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