hypothesize
gb/haɪpˈɑθəsˌaɪz/ us/haɪpˈɑθəsˌaɪz/
C1
English
hipotézist állít fel, feltételez
VERB
C1
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
hypothesize that [clause]; hypothesize [something]; hypothesize about [topic]
Researchers hypothesize that the drug works by reducing inflammation.
A kutatók azt feltételezik, hogy a gyógyszer a gyulladás csökkentésével hat.
The team hypothesized a connection between air pollution and asthma rates.
A kutatócsoport kapcsolatot feltételezett a légszennyezés és az asztma előfordulási aránya között.
We hypothesize that customers are leaving because the checkout process is too slow.
Learner examples
I hypothesize that the plant needs more light.
Azt feltételezem, hogy a növénynek több fényre van szüksége.
The scientist hypothesized a new explanation.
A tudós egy új magyarázó hipotézist állított fel.
Common mistake:
Learners often use it for any casual guess; in English it usually suggests a more formal or research-style idea.
Meaning
propose an explanation to test
Collocations
hypothesize that
|hypothesize a link
|hypothesize a relationship
|hypothesize a connection
|hypothesize a mechanism
|hypothesize a cause
|hypothesize an explanation
|hypothesize a model
|hypothesize about origins
|hypothesize why
Synonyms
propose (More general; can be used outside research contexts.)
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postulate (Often more formal; may imply stating as a starting point.)
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theorize (Focuses on developing a broader theory, not just a single testable idea.)
Antonyms
demonstrate (Means to show with evidence rather than suggest as a possibility.)
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prove (Means to establish as true, not merely propose.)
Themes
education
|science
|research
|thinking
Definition
To guess an explanation and then test it.
To suggest a possible explanation for something, especially one that can be tested by observation or experiment.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
feltételez
B2
Usage pattern:
hypothesize that [clause]; hypothesize [scenario/case]
If we hypothesize that demand drops by 10%, the project is no longer profitable.
Ha azt feltételezzük, hogy a kereslet 10%-kal csökken, a projekt már nem nyereséges.
You could hypothesize that she missed the meeting because her flight was delayed.
Azt is feltételezheted, hogy azért mulasztotta el a megbeszélést, mert késett a járata.
Let’s hypothesize a worst-case scenario and plan for it.
Learner examples
Let’s hypothesize that the bus is late.
Feltételezzük, hogy késik a busz.
We hypothesize a different result.
Egy másik eredményt feltételezünk.
Common mistake:
Don’t use it to mean “predict” (about the future); it means “suppose” or “suggest as an idea.”
Meaning
assume for the sake of argument
Collocations
hypothesize a scenario
|hypothesize a case
|hypothesize an outcome
|hypothesize a situation
|hypothesize a reason
|hypothesize what would happen
|hypothesize a possibility
|hypothesize an alternative
|hypothesize an explanation
|hypothesize that this is
Synonyms
suppose (More common and less formal; often used in everyday speech.)
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speculate (Often implies less evidence and more uncertainty.)
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assume (Can imply taking something as true; may be stronger than hypothesize.)
Antonyms
know (Means to be certain, not to suppose.)
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confirm (Means to verify with evidence.)
Themes
thinking
|education
|communication
Definition
To suppose something might be true so you can discuss it.
To suppose that something is true as a possible case, especially in order to reason about it, without claiming it is proven.
Grammar
Dictionary form
hypothesize
IPA
GB/haɪpˈɑθəsˌaɪz/
US/haɪpˈɑθəsˌaɪz/
Syllables & stress
hy - po - thes - ize (4 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (po)
Word forms
Verb
- Base: hypothesize
- 3rd Person Singular: hypothesizes
- Present Participle: hypothesizing
- Past: hypothesized
Word family
Forms
hypothesizes
verb
hypothesizing
verb
hypothesized
verb
Core family
Expressions
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