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hypotheticality

[/ˌhaɪ.pə.θə.ˈtɪk.ə.li/ or /ˌhɪ.pə.θə.ˈtɪk.ə.li/]
nounfemininepl: hipoteticidades
hipoteticidade
1. The quality or state of being hypothetical; the condition of being based on or characterized by a suggested idea or theory rather than proven fact
The hypotheticality of the proposal made it difficult to evaluate its real-world impact.
A hipoteticidade da proposta dificultou a avaliação do seu impacto no mundo real.
2. The nature of something that is supposed, assumed, or conjectural rather than actual or certain
We must acknowledge the hypotheticality of these predictions before making important decisions.
Devemos reconhecer a hipoteticidade dessas previsões antes de tomar decisões importantes.
Synonyms
conditionalityconjecturalitysuppositionassumption
Antonyms
certaintyactualityfactualityreality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hipoteticidade
Standard usage in academic and formal contexts
Portugal
hipoteticidade
Standard usage; may also use 'carácter hipotético' in speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the realm of hypotheticality - no plano da hipoteticidade
stripped of hypotheticality - livre da hipoteticidade
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