Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hypothesis
Noun
hī-ˈpäth-ə-səs
Definition
A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, serving as a starting point for further investigation.
Examples
- Scientists often formulate a hypothesis before conducting experiments.
- Her hypothesis about the study’s outcome was based on previous research.
- Testing a hypothesis is essential to the scientific method.
Meaning
A hypothesis is an educated guess that can be tested through research and experimentation.
Synonyms
- theory
- proposition
- assumption
- premise
- speculation
