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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"Hypotheses regarding Monte Sierpe's purpose range from defense, storage, and accounting to water collection, fog capture and gardening, yet the true function of the site remains unclear," said Dr. Bongers.

From Science Daily • Nov. 10, 2025

Hypotheses are tested, and if they remain unfalsified, induction is used again to assume support for the hypothesis.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

In his paper "On the Failure to Eliminate Hypotheses in a Conceptual Task," Wason took the first in a number of steps to identify logical and other conceptual mistakes that humans routinely make in reasoning.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2021

Lyte published his theory in Medical Hypotheses, a low-ranking journal that served as a forum for unconventional ideas.

From New York Times • Jun. 23, 2015

Of the Limits to the Explanation of Laws of Nature; and of Hypotheses.

From A System of Logic: Ratiocinative and Inductive 7th Edition, Vol. II by Mill, John Stuart