Word meaning
hypothetical
adjective · hy-puh-THET-ih-kul
What does hypothetical mean?
Hypothetical means based on a suggested idea rather than on fact.
Hypothetical in a sentence
“Let's consider a hypothetical: what if the power went out for a week?”
Synonyms for hypothetical
- theoretical
- speculative
- supposed
How to remember hypothetical
- Say it out loud a few times: hy-puh-THET-ih-kul.
- Write one sentence of your own using hypothetical, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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