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Hypothetical

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Meanings of Hypothetical

Adjective

  • Something that is based on an idea that might not be real.
  • It depends on something that might happen.

Noun

  • A made-up situation or idea that helps us think about something.

Explanation of the word: Hypothetical

Hypothetical means something that is not real but we think about it. Like if we say, 'What if we had a pet dragon?' That's a fun idea, but it's not real.

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Translations for the word: Hypothetical

hindi
काल्पनिक (Kalpanik)

kalpanik

कल्पित (Kalpit)

kalpit

कल्पना (Kalpana)

kalpana

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Hypothetical

What does 'hypothetical' mean?
The word 'hypothetical' means something that is based on a guess or an idea that is not real, but could happen.
How do you pronounce 'hypothetical'?
You pronounce 'hypothetical' like this: hi-puh-THET-ih-kul.
What is the origin of the word 'hypothetical'?
The word 'hypothetical' comes from the Greek word 'hypothetikos', which means 'supposed' or 'assumed'.
What is the meaning of 'hypothetical' in Kannada?
The word 'hypothetical' in Kannada is 'ಕಲ್ಪಿತ' (Kalpita).