Word Meaning

hypothesis definition and meaning

n. A supposition; a proposition or principle which is supposed or taken for granted, in order to draw a conclusion or inference for proof of the point in question; something not proved, but assumed for the purpose of argument, or to account for a fact or an occurrence; as, the hypothesis that head winds detain an overdue steamer.
n. A tentative theory or supposition provisionally adopted to explain certain facts, and to guide in the investigation of others; hence, frequently called a working hypothesis.

Crossword clues for hypothesis

- A proposed explanation that is yet to be proved
- His shy poet formulated theory
- Oh, he’s tipsy? Sadly that’s the theory!
- Premise
- Supposition
- Theory
- Unproved theories
- Unproved theory