hypothetical
gb/hˌaɪpəθˈɛtɪkəl/ us/hˌaɪpəθˈɛtɪkəl/
B2
Engelsk
~ 9500
hipotetikus, hipotetikus eset
B2
1
hipotetikus
C1
Brugsmønster:
[a] hypothetical [situation/case/example/question]
Let me ask you a hypothetical question about your future career.
Hadd tegyek fel egy hipotetikus kérdést a jövőbeli karriereddel kapcsolatban.
In a purely hypothetical situation where you won the lottery, what would you do first?
Egy teljesen hipotetikus helyzetben, amelyben megnyernéd a lottót, mit tennél először?
The lawyer used a hypothetical example to explain how the law would apply.
They discussed a hypothetical scenario in which the company lost half its customers.
This is just a hypothetical case, not something that has really happened.
Læringseksempler
The teacher gave a hypothetical example in class.
A tanár egy hipotetikus példát hozott az órán.
We talked about a hypothetical situation where there was no internet.
Arról a hipotetikus helyzetről beszélgettünk, hogy mi lenne, ha nem lenne internet.
He answered a hypothetical question about moving to another country.
This problem is hypothetical, but it helps us think.
She likes to imagine hypothetical worlds in her stories.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use "hypothetical" when they simply mean "false" or "fake". "Hypothetical" means something is imagined for thinking or talking, not that it is a lie. Learners also confuse "hypothetical" with "theoretical"; "hypothetical" usually refers to a specific imagined case, while "theoretical" refers more to general ideas or principles.
Betydning
imagined, not necessarily real
Ordforbindelser
hypothetical question
|hypothetical situation
|hypothetical scenario
|purely hypothetical
|entirely hypothetical
|hypothetical example
Synonymer
imaginary (Often suggests something made up or unrealistic, while "hypothetical" can be used in serious discussion and analysis.)
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supposed (Can sound less formal and may hint at doubt or suspicion, whereas "hypothetical" is neutral and analytical.)
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theoretical (Focuses on ideas rather than practice; in everyday talk it can overlap with "hypothetical" but more strongly suggests a system of ideas.)
Antonymer
real (Describes something that actually exists, not just imagined for discussion.)
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actual (Stresses that something is true in fact, not just an assumed or invented case.)
Temaer
reasoning
|conversation
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Imagined as an example or idea, but not known to be real or true.
Imagined, supposed, or assumed for discussion or reasoning, rather than known to be real or true.
C1
TECHNICAL
2
hipotetikus
C1
Brugsmønster:
[a] hypothetical [model/particle/mechanism/construct]
Researchers proposed a hypothetical mechanism to explain the sudden climate changes.
A kutatók egy hipotetikus mechanizmust javasoltak a hirtelen éghajlati változások magyarázatára.
Physicists are still searching for evidence of this hypothetical particle.
A fizikusok még mindig ennek a hipotetikus részecskének a létezésére keresnek bizonyítékot.
The study uses a hypothetical model of market behavior to predict prices.
He described a hypothetical ancestor shared by humans and other primates.
The psychologist introduced a hypothetical construct to capture this type of motivation.
Læringseksempler
Scientists tested a hypothetical model of the disease.
A tudósok a betegség egy hipotetikus modelljét tesztelték.
The book talks about a hypothetical planet outside our solar system.
A könyv egy Naprendszerünkön kívüli hipotetikus bolygóról szól.
They built a hypothetical system on a computer to study the problem.
This is a hypothetical virus that does not exist in real life.
The professor explained how a hypothetical gene could cause the illness.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may overuse this technical sense in everyday speech, saying things like "a hypothetical friend" when they just mean an imaginary example in conversation; the general sense in meaning 1 is more appropriate there. In scientific writing, learners sometimes confuse "hypothetical" with "ideal"; "hypothetical" means not yet proven, while "ideal" means perfect or simplified.
Betydning
based on an unproven hypothesis
Ordforbindelser
hypothetical model
|hypothetical particle
|hypothetical mechanism
|hypothetical construct
|hypothetical ancestor
|hypothetical pathway
Synonymer
theoretical (Very close in meaning, but "theoretical" can sound slightly broader, covering whole systems of ideas, while "hypothetical" often stresses a specific unproven entity or explanation.)
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speculative (Suggests a greater degree of uncertainty or guesswork than "hypothetical", which can be carefully reasoned.)
Antonymer
confirmed (Emphasizes that evidence now shows the idea or entity is actually true or real.)
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empirical (Stresses that something is based on observed data, not only on an untested hypothesis.)
Temaer
science
|academia
|research
|education
Definition
Based on a scientific idea that has not yet been proven true or shown in the real world.
Based on or involving a hypothesis, especially in scientific or academic contexts, and not yet confirmed by direct evidence.
NAVNEORD
C1
3
Brugsmønster:
[a] hypothetical about [something]
The professor started with a simple hypothetical to introduce the topic.
A professzor egy egyszerű hipotetikus esettel vezette be a témát.
Law students spent the class arguing about a complex legal hypothetical.
A joghallgatók az egész órát egy összetett hipotetikus jogeset megvitatásával töltötték.
Let me give you a hypothetical so you can see how the policy would work.
He likes to test his moral beliefs with difficult hypotheticals.
We used a series of hypotheticals to train the new managers.
Læringseksempler
The teacher used a hypothetical to explain the rule.
A tanár egy hipotetikus esettel magyarázta el a szabályt.
In class, we talked about a hypothetical where a robot makes choices.
Órán egy olyan hipotetikus esetről beszéltünk, amelyben egy robot döntéseket hoz.
The lawyer asked the jury to think about a hypothetical.
She enjoys answering hypotheticals about ethics.
Our homework was to write one hypothetical for the next lesson.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes say "an hypothetical" because they see the written 'h'. In modern English pronunciation, the 'h' is sounded, so the correct form is "a hypothetical". Another mistake is thinking "a hypothetical" means a guess about real events; it is specifically an invented example.
Betydning
an imagined example or case
Ordforbindelser
a hypothetical
|legal hypothetical
|classroom hypothetical
|pose a hypothetical
|discuss a hypothetical
|answer a hypothetical
Synonymer
thought experiment (Often sounds more philosophical or formal; "a hypothetical" is more general and common in everyday academic talk.)
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example (Very general; not all examples are imagined, while a "hypothetical" is specifically an invented case.)
Antonymer
real case (Refers to an actual event or situation, not one that is invented for discussion.)
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actual example (Stresses that the example really happened, unlike a hypothetical.)
Temaer
education
|law
|philosophy
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
An imagined example or story that people use to think about a problem or idea.
An invented example or imagined case used to explore how a rule, idea, or decision would work.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
hypothetical
IPA
GB/hˌaɪpəθˈɛtɪkəl/
US/hˌaɪpəθˈɛtɪkəl/
Stavelser og tryk
hy - po - thet - ic - al (5 stavelser)
Stress on 3rd syllable (thet)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: hypothetical
Noun
- Base: hypothetical
- Plural: hypotheticals
Ordfamilie
Forms
hypotheticals
noun
Core family
Related words
hypothesise
verb
Udtryk
a hypothetical case
1/ə hˌaɪpəθˈɛtɪkəl kˈeɪs/
fixed phrase
formal
invented case for analysis
An invented story about a legal or medical problem that people use to study or discuss rules.
Eksempler
- The judge explained the law by referring to a hypothetical case.
- Medical students discussed a hypothetical case involving a rare disease.
- In this article, I will consider a hypothetical case to show the ethical dilemma.
a hypothetical question
1/ə hˌaɪpəθˈɛtɪkəl kwˈɛst͡ʃən/
fixed phrase
question about an imagined situation
A question that asks you to think about something that is not real, but only imagined.
Eksempler
- The interviewer began with a hypothetical question about losing your job.
- Students practiced answering a hypothetical question in the mock interview.
- He hates it when people ask hypothetical questions about disasters.
a hypothetical scenario
1/ə hˌaɪpəθˈɛtɪkəl sɪnˈɑɹioʊ/
fixed phrase
imagined scenario to test outcomes
An imagined story about what could happen, used to think about possible results.
Eksempler
- The team modeled a hypothetical scenario in which demand doubled overnight.
- She described a hypothetical scenario where the two countries went to war.
- They ran several hypothetical scenarios before choosing a strategy.
a hypothetical situation
1/ə hˌaɪpəθˈɛtɪkəl sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
imagined situation for discussion
An imagined situation that people talk about to understand a problem or idea.
Eksempler
- They talked through a hypothetical situation where the main server failed.
- In this hypothetical situation, you are the manager of a small team.
- We used a hypothetical situation to practice emergency responses.
highly hypothetical
1/hˈaɪli hˌaɪpəθˈɛtɪkəl/
fixed phrase
very uncertain and speculative
Used to say that an idea or explanation is very unsure and mostly based on imagination, not on facts.
Eksempler
- At this stage, any estimate of the cost is highly hypothetical.
- Their theory is interesting but still highly hypothetical.
- These numbers are highly hypothetical and should be treated with caution.
in a hypothetical situation
1/ˈɪn ə hˌaɪpəθˈɛtɪkəl sˌɪt͡ʃuˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
introducing an imagined situation
Used to start talking about a situation that is not real, but imagined.
Eksempler
- In a hypothetical situation where you had no budget limit, what would you buy?
- How would you react in a hypothetical situation like that?
- In a hypothetical situation with full data, the model would be more accurate.
purely hypothetical
1/pjˈʊɹli hˌaɪpəθˈɛtɪkəl/
fixed phrase
only imagined, not real at all
Used to say that a question or situation is completely imagined and not about something that has really happened.
Eksempler
- This is a purely hypothetical question, so please do not take it personally.
- Let me give you a purely hypothetical example to show the risk.
- Their fears are, at this point, purely hypothetical.