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hypotheses

NOUN

theory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assumption axiom conclusion conjecture explanation guess inference interpretation premise proposition rationale supposition theorem thesis

STRONG

antecedent assignment attribution basis belief condition data deduction demonstration derivation foundation ground layout lemma philosophy plan position postulate presupposition principle proposal reason scheme speculation suggestion surmise system term

WEAK

apriority shot in the dark starting point tentative law

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fact proof reality truth

WEAK

calcualtion measurement

Example Sentences

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Lee said scientists can use the connectome to develop new hypotheses for lab experiments.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

It also puts forward hypotheses about why this belly-brain choreography exists.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Washington State University professor Mesut Cicek and his research team repeatedly tested ChatGPT by giving it hypotheses taken from scientific papers.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

At a press conference, police would not be drawn on potential hypotheses including suicide or an act of terror.

From Barron's • Mar. 10, 2026

After all, it’s not the outlandishness of its conclusions that makes something a pseudoscience: lucky guesses, serendipity, bizarre hypotheses, and even an initial gullibility all play a role in science as well.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos