🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Hypothese

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Hypothese

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Hypothesis/haɪˈpɒθ.ɪ.sɪs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Wir müssen diese Hypothese im Experiment testen."

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1 sense
As noun
  1. 1

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

    "The scientists tested their hypothesis in the laboratory."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'hypothesis' originates from the Greek word 'hypothesis', meaning 'a placing under' or 'a supposition'. It evolved through Latin and Middle French before entering English in the late 16th century, reflecting a shift towards scientific reasoning and theoretical frameworks.

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