Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hypothetical-question

noun

/ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl ˈkwɛsʧən/

Definition

A question based on assumptions or theories rather than on facts or reality.

Examples

If you could time travel, what era would you choose? That’s a hypothetical question.
When discussing ethics, we often consider hypothetical questions to examine possible outcomes.

Meaning

A hypothetical question is designed to explore a situation that is possible but not necessarily real or true, often used to discuss ideas or to provoke thought.