Hypothetical Creature (Noun)
Meaning
A creature that has not been observed but is hypothesized to exist.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The discovery of the okapi in 1901 proved that even a hypothetical creature can become a reality with sufficient evidence and exploration.
- Many indigenous cultures have stories about the wendigo, a hypothetical creature said to roam the forests and prey on humans.
- The Jersey Devil is a hypothetical creature reportedly seen in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, described as a winged, horse-like creature with hooves and a goat-like head.
- The legend of the Chupacabra, a hypothetical creature said to drain the blood of livestock, has been a popular topic of discussion in Latin American folklore.
- The Mothman, a hypothetical creature reportedly seen in the Point Pleasant area of West Virginia, is often described as a large, winged creature with glowing eyes.