hypothesis

Intermediate

/haɪˈpɑːθəsɪs/

noun
An educated guess that can be tested

hypothesis in a sentence

  • “The hypothesis was proven true through experimentation.”
  • “The results of the experiment did not support his hypothesis.”
  • “Scientists formulated a hypothesis and verified it through tests.”

What does “hypothesis” mean?

hypothesis (noun) means an educated guess that can be tested. It is pronounced /haɪˈpɑːθəsɪs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "hypothesis" mean?
hypothesis (noun) means: An educated guess that can be tested
How do you pronounce "hypothesis"?
"hypothesis" is pronounced /haɪˈpɑːθəsɪs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "hypothesis" in a sentence?
Here is "hypothesis" used in a sentence: The hypothesis was proven true through experimentation.

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