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hypotheses

NOUN

theory

Synonyms

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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

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fact proof reality truth

WEAK

calcualtion measurement

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

However, if scientists can use data from large cosmological surveys to develop precise hypotheses that apply to the solar system, then it becomes possible to design targeted experiments to test them.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 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

"Discoveries like this really trigger interesting questions in terms of reviewing, revising, and then coming up with new hypotheses as to what the key differences were between the main hominin groups."

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2026

Or perhaps it was abandoned and sacked for religious reasons—archaeologists have advanced several hypotheses for the city’s demise.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann