Hypothesis word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "hypothesis" word

[noun] a tentative theory about the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena; "a scientific hypothesis that survives experimental testing becomes a scientific theory"; "he proposed a fresh theory of alkalis that later was accepted in chemical practices"
[noun] a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
[noun] a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations

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\Hy*poth"e*sis\, n.; pl. {Hypotheses}. [NL., fr. Gr. ? foundation, supposition, fr. ? to place under, ? under + ? to put. See {Hypo-}, {Thesis}.] 1. A supposition; a proposition or principle which is supposed or taken for granted, in order to draw a conclusion or inference for proof of the point in question; something not proved, but assumed for the purpose of argument, or to account for a fact or an occurrence; as, the hypothesis that head winds detain an overdue steamer. An hypothesis being a mere supposition, there are no other limits to hypotheses than those of the human imagination. --J. S. Mill. 2. (Natural Science) A tentative theory or supposition provisionally adopted to explain certain facts, and to guide in the investigation of others; hence, frequently called a working hypothesis. Syn: Supposition; assumption. See {Theory}. {Nebular hypothesis}. See under {Nebular}.

Synonyms for hypothesis

conjecture, guess, possibility, speculation, supposition, surmisal, surmise, theory

Related terms: a priori principle, affirmation, apriorism, assertion, assumed position, assumption, axiom, basis, categorical proposition, conjecture, data, first principles, foundation, ground, guesswork, hypothesis ad hoc, inference, lemma, major premise, minor premise, philosopheme, philosophical proposition, position, postulate, postulation, postulatum, premise, premiss, presumption, presupposal, presupposition, proposition, propositional function, set of postulates, speculation, statement, sumption, supposal, supposing, supposition, surmise, theorem, theory, thesis, truth table, truth-function, truth-value, working hypothesis

The fun area, different aproach to word »hypothesis«

Let's analyse "hypothesis" as pure text. This string has Ten letters in Four syllables and Three vowels (In our algorithm Y is not counted as vowel, but in English language, sometimes it sounds like one). 30% of vowels is 8.6% less then average English word. Written in backwards: SISEHTOPYH. Average typing speed for these characters is 2770 milliseconds. [info]

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Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: hypothesis: 6 + 5 + 9 = 20, reduced: 2 (or 9 if Y is vowel too). and the final result is Two.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: hypothesis: 8 + 7 + 7 + 6 + 2 + 8 + 5 + 1 + 9 + 1 = 54, reduced: 9, and the final result is Nine.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
E (1)	5	Hierophant	Wise, Crafty, Daring, Inventive
H (2)	8	Strength	Couragous, Faithful, Caring
I (1)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
P (1)	16	Tower	Craftsman, Laborer, Builder
S (2)	19	Sun	Colorful, Bright, Perceptive
T (1)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
Y (1)	25	Knight of Wands	Brave, Daring, Bold, Charismatic, Brash

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