hypothesis

• Nom désignant une proposition explicative ou une supposition fondée sur des données limitées, servant de point de départ pour une recherche ou un raisonnement ultérieur.

A noun referring to a proposed explanation or supposition made on the basis of limited evidence, used as a starting point for further investigation or reasoning.

pluriel irrégulier

1. Scientific propositionB2formalscientific

   A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, used as a starting point for further investigation.

   Hypothèse scientifique

   • The scientist formulated a hypothesis about the effects of gravity.
   • We need to test this hypothesis through controlled experiments.
   • The data supported the initial hypothesis.

   Synonymesassumptionconjecturepostulatepremisepropositionsuppositiontheorythesis

   Antonymescertaintyfactlaw

2. Assumption or guessB2formal

   An idea or theory that is not proven but is assumed for the sake of argument or planning.

   Hypothèse (supposition)

   • Let's work on the hypothesis that the market will grow next year.
   • The detective's hypothesis was that the suspect had an accomplice.
   • Her hypothesis about the cause of the problem turned out to be correct.

   Synonymesassumptionconjectureguesspostulatepremisepropositionspeculationsuppositiontheorythesis

   Antonymescertaintyfactprooftheorem