hypothesize

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English

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Etymology

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From hypothesis +‎ -ize.

Pronunciation

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /haɪˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/, /hɪˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/, /həˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/, /-ə.saɪz/
  • (US) IPA(key): /haɪˈpɑː.θə.saɪz/

Verb

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hypothesize (third-person singular simple present hypothesizes, present participle hypothesizing, simple past and past participle hypothesized) (American spelling, Oxford British English)

  1. (transitive, intransitive) To assume or assert tentatively on uncertain grounds.
    Synonyms: hypotheticate, guess; see also Thesaurus:suppose
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