hypothesize

C2 Topic:Actions & Processes

US /haɪˈpɑ.θəˌsaɪz/ UK /haɪˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ See IPA manual

Freq #86370

Meanings

1

verb
To suggest an explanation for something without yet having proof.

Researchers hypothesize that the virus spread through contaminated water.

Verb forms

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Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 verb · to suggest an explanation... conjecture assume guess

Word family

Forms hypothesizedhypothesizeshypothesizing

Etymology

From hypothesis + -ize.

Topics

Actions & Processes Word Formation & Derivatives

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