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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The continuing delay, he argues, points to competing hypotheses, unresolved leads and possible mechanical issues that have yet to be fully explained.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

As he had done at Renault, de Meo distilled his hypotheses into a short memo, circulated to senior managers on his first day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

In total, the team evaluated more than 700 hypotheses and asked the same question 10 times for each one to measure consistency.

From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026

But historians are nevertheless able to evaluate related hypotheses by retrospective tests.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond