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hypothesis

[/haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/]
nounfemininepl: hypotheses
hipótese
1. A proposed explanation or supposition based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation
The scientist developed a hypothesis to test her theory about climate change.
A cientista desenvolveu uma hipótese para testar sua teoria sobre mudanças climáticas.
2. An assumption or concession made for the sake of argument or investigation
Let's work with the hypothesis that all factors remain constant.
Vamos trabalhar com a hipótese de que todos os fatores permanecem constantes.
3. A tentative idea or theory that needs to be tested or proved
Her hypothesis about consumer behavior proved to be accurate.
Sua hipótese sobre o comportamento do consumidor se mostrou precisa.
Synonyms
theorysuppositionassumptionpropositionconjecture
Antonyms
factcertaintyproof

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hipótese
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
hipótese
no regional variation
São Paulo
hipótese
no regional variation
Portugal
hipótese
identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

working hypothesis
null hypothesis
alternative hypothesis
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