Hypothesise (Verb)
Meaning
To believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds; "Scientists supposed that large dinosaurs lived in swamps".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- Scientists can only hypothesise about the true nature of dark matter due to the lack of concrete evidence.
- Paleontologists hypothesise that these early human ancestors walked upright to reduce pressure on their joints.
- Researchers will continue to hypothesise about the unknown side effects of the new medication until further studies are conducted.
- Many experts hypothesise that human climate change significantly contributes to the recent intensification of natural disasters.
- The detective decided to hypothesise that the thief knew the victim based on the strange inconsistencies in their alibi.