mathematical hypothesis
[mæθəˈmætɪkəl haɪˈpɑθəsɪs]
nounfemininepl: mathematical hypotheses / hipóteses matemáticas
hipótese matemática
1. A proposed explanation or conjecture in mathematics that is assumed to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation, pending proof or disproof
The Riemann Hypothesis is one of the most famous unsolved mathematical hypotheses in number theory.
A Hipótese de Riemann é uma das mais famosas hipóteses matemáticas não resolvidas na teoria dos números.
2. An assumption or supposition made as a basis for mathematical reasoning, calculation, or proof
Under the mathematical hypothesis that the function is continuous, we can apply the intermediate value theorem.
Sob a hipótese matemática de que a função é contínua, podemos aplicar o teorema do valor intermediário.
3. A tentative statement or premise that can be tested through mathematical methods and logical deduction
The researchers formulated a mathematical hypothesis to explain the pattern in the data.
Os pesquisadores formularam uma hipótese matemática para explicar o padrão nos dados.
In both Brazilian and American academic contexts, 'mathematical hypothesis' is formal and technical terminology used primarily in mathematics, physics, and engineering fields. The term reflects the scientific method's importance in research and education. In Brazil, this term is particularly prevalent in universities and research institutions like IMPA (Instituto Nacional de Matemática Pura e Aplicada). The concept is fundamental to mathematical education and represents the rigorous, evidence-based approach valued in STEM disciplines across both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to put forward a mathematical hypothesis
to test a mathematical hypothesis
to verify a mathematical hypothesis
under the hypothesis that
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