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.

Synonyms
- theoretical question
- speculative question
- conditional question