hypothesize
gb/haɪpˈɑθəsˌaɪz/ us/haɪpˈɑθəsˌaɪz/
C1
אנגלית
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
פועל
formal
C1
action
1
propose an explanation to test
To guess an explanation and then test it.
תבנית שימוש:
hypothesize that [clause]; hypothesize [something]; hypothesize about [topic]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners often use it for any casual guess; in English it usually suggests a more formal or research-style idea.
מילים נרדפות
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.)
הפכים
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.)
צירופים
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
נושאים
education
|science
|research
|thinking
דוגמאות
- Researchers hypothesize that the drug works by reducing inflammation.
- The team hypothesized a connection between air pollution and asthma rates.
- We hypothesize that customers are leaving because the checkout process is too slow.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I hypothesize that the plant needs more light.
- The scientist hypothesized a new explanation.
פועל
formal
C1
action
2
assume for the sake of argument
To suppose something might be true so you can discuss it.
תבנית שימוש:
hypothesize that [clause]; hypothesize [scenario/case]
טעות נפוצה:
Don’t use it to mean “predict” (about the future); it means “suppose” or “suggest as an idea.”
מילים נרדפות
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.)
הפכים
know (Means to be certain, not to suppose.)
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confirm (Means to verify with evidence.)
צירופים
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
נושאים
thinking
|education
|communication
דוגמאות
- If we hypothesize that demand drops by 10%, the project is no longer profitable.
- You could hypothesize that she missed the meeting because her flight was delayed.
- Let’s hypothesize a worst-case scenario and plan for it.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- Let’s hypothesize that the bus is late.
- We hypothesize a different result.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
hypothesize
IPA
GB/haɪpˈɑθəsˌaɪz/
US/haɪpˈɑθəsˌaɪz/
הברות והטעמה
hy - po - thes - ize (4 הברות)
Stress on 2nd syllable (po)
צורות המילה
Verb
- Base: hypothesize
- 3rd Person Singular: hypothesizes
- Present Participle: hypothesizing
- Past: hypothesized
משפחת מילים
Forms
hypothesizes
verb
hypothesizing
verb
hypothesized
verb
Core family
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