hypothesis

Definition

  • noun: an idea or theory that is not proven but that leads to further study or discussion
  • noun: an assumption or concession made for the sake of argument
  • synonyms: supposition, assumption, theory

Examples

  • Their 'hypothesis' is that watching excessive amounts of television reduces a person's ability to concentrate.

  • The results of the experiment did not support/confirm his 'hypothesis'.

  • put forward a 'hypothesis' = advance a 'hypothesis'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) that it needs primaries like Jennifer to think. She was there at Spearhead. Of course she was there. She's causality's fool. So what's your hypothesis of what that exactly means, Mr. Cole? Time needs us... needs you to set things right... to fix it... to stop the Monkeys (..)
    2016 TvShow: 12 Monkeys Title: Lullaby Season: 2 Episode 8