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. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 verb · to suggest an explanation... conjectureassumeguess Word family Forms hypothesizedhypothesizeshypothesizing Etymology AI details From hypothesis + -ize. Topics Actions & Processes Word Formation & Derivatives External links Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary Google Images # hypothesize **Type:** Word **Level:** C2 **Part of speech:** verb **IPA (US):** /haɪˈpɑ.θəˌsaɪz/ **IPA (UK):** /haɪˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ **Frequency rank:** 86370 ## Meanings 1. To suggest an explanation for something without yet having proof. ## Examples - Researchers hypothesize that the virus spread through contaminated water. ## Etymology From hypothesis + -ize. ## AI Etymology Hypothesize is from hypothesis + -ize. In present-day use, it means to suggest an explanation for something without yet having proof. ## Topics - Actions & Processes - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown