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hypothetical

[/ˌhaɪ.pə.ˈθet.ɪ.kəl/]
adjective
hipotético
1. Based on or serving as a suggested idea or theory rather than real events; supposed
Let's consider a hypothetical situation where we win the lottery.
Vamos considerar uma situação hipotética onde ganhamos na loteria.
2. Of, relating to, or being a hypothesis
The hypothetical framework of the study helped organize the research.
O marco hipotético do estudo ajudou a organizar a pesquisa.
Synonyms
theoreticalsupposedassumedconjecturalspeculative
Antonyms
actualrealconcretefactualproven

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hipotético
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
hipotético
Standard usage, sometimes 'suposto'
Rio de Janeiro
hipotético
Standard usage in formal contexts
Portugal
hipotético
Standard usage, formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

hypothetical case
in a hypothetical scenario
purely hypothetical
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