Meaning of the word hypothetical in English
What does hypothetical mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hypothetical
US /ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet̬.ɪ.kəl/
UK /ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet̬.ɪ.kəl/
Noun
1.
a hypothetical proposition or statement.
Example:
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officials refuse to discuss military policy except in coy hypotheticals
Adjective
1.
based on or serving as a hypothesis.
Example:
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let us take a hypothetical case
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