Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hypothetical-example
Noun
/haɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl ɪɡˈzæmpl/
Definition
A hypothetical example is a situation, scenario, or case used to illustrate a concept or argument based on conjecture rather than real events.
Examples
- In a hypothetical example, if we assume that the economy grows by 5%, we can predict certain outcomes.
- She used a hypothetical example to clarify her point during the debate.
Meaning
It is an imagined situation used to help understand a theory or point of discussion.
Synonyms
- theoretical case
- imagined instance
- conceptual illustration
