hypothesize

verb
UK: /haɪˈpɒθəsaɪz/
US: /haɪˈpɑːθəsaɪz/

  1. To suggest an explanation for something; to form a hypothesis.

    1. I hypothesize that he is the thief.
    2. Scientists hypothesize about the causes of the disease before researching treatments.

  2. To assume something is true for the purpose of argument or investigation.

    1. Let's hypothesize a different scenario.
    2. We hypothesize that increased funding will lead to better research outcomes for all.

Synonyms

theorize speculate suppose guess conjecture estimate surmise posit
hypothesize noun

  1. An idea or explanation for something that is based on known facts but has not yet been proved.

    1. My current hypothesis is wrong.
    2. Their hypothesis requires more testing under controlled conditions to be validated.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hypothesize" in English means: To suggest an explanation for something; to form a hypothesis., To assume something is true for the purpose of argument or investigation..

The phonetic transcription of "hypothesize" is /haɪˈpɒθəsaɪz/ in British English and /haɪˈpɑːθəsaɪz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hypothesize": theorize, speculate, suppose, guess, conjecture, estimate, surmise, posit.

Example usage of "hypothesize": "I hypothesize that he is the thief.". More examples on the page.