hypothetically

adverb
UK: /ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl.i/
US: /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈθet.ɪ.kəl.i/

  1. In a way that is based on a situation that is not real, but is suggested or imagined.

    1. Hypothetically, what would you do with a million dollars?
    2. Let's say, just hypothetically, that the store was robbed; what would be our next step?

  2. Assuming something for the sake of argument or explanation; not actually true.

    1. Hypothetically speaking, if you won the lottery, would you quit your job?
    2. He hypothetically outlined a scenario where the company could double its profits within a year.

Synonyms

theoretically supposedly presumably

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hypothetically" in English means: In a way that is based on a situation that is not real, but is suggested or imagined., Assuming something for the sake of argument or explanation; not actually true..

The phonetic transcription of "hypothetically" is /ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl.i/ in British English and /ˌhaɪ.poʊˈθet.ɪ.kəl.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hypothetically": theoretically, supposedly, presumably.

Example usage of "hypothetically": "Hypothetically, what would you do with a million dollars?". More examples on the page.