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hypothesize
[ hahy-poth-uh-sahyz, hi- ]
verb (used with object)
- to assume tentatively or set forth as a plausible explanation or as a reasonable basis for further investigation in the light of established facts:
Given these data, we can hypothesize that the rise in truck accidents is directly related to the stressful work environment and unsafe driving practices of drivers.
- to theorize, infer, or tentatively conclude:
He said little, but based on his body language and tone, I hypothesized that he had feelings for her.
verb (used without object)
- to form or set forth, based on established facts, a plausible explanation or reasonable basis for further investigation of something:
She has written several well-researched papers hypothesizing about the origins of language.
- to theorize or draw tentative conclusions or inferences:
I like to hypothesize about life in the next century.
hypothesize
/ haɪˈpɒθɪˌsaɪz /
verb
- to form or assume as a hypothesis
hypothesize
/ hī-pŏth′ĭ-sīz′ /
- To form a hypothesis.
Derived Forms
- hyˈpotheˌsizer, noun
Other Words From
- hy·poth·e·siz·er noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of hypothesize1
Example Sentences
Yet scientists hypothesized that although Venus is likely uninhabitable today, it may have been hospitable in its ancient history.
Consequently, research has hypothesized that blocking GP130, thereby disrupting the associated signaling pathway, would inhibit STAT3 activity and, in turn, suppress cancer growth.
Feibel noted it has long been hypothesized that these fossil human species coexisted.
These connections are a hypothesized co-evolved neurobiological underpinning of language and musicality, according to prior work in the field.
Conversely, anthropogenic soundscapes, like traffic or aircraft noise, are hypothesized to have negative effects on human health and wellbeing in a variety of ways.
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