hypothetical

UK
/ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/
US
/ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/

Translations

hypotheticaladjective
more hypothetical
Comp.
most hypothetical
Super.
UK
/ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/
US
/ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkəl/
The scientist presented a hypothetical scenario to explain the potential outcomes of the experiment.
Le scientifique a présenté un scénario hypothétique pour expliquer les परिणामats possibles de l'expérience.
hypotheticalnoun
hypotheticals
pl
UK
/ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl/
US
/ˌhaɪ.pəˈθɛ.tɪ.kəl/
The philosopher used a famous hypothetical to question our intuitions about morality.
Le philosophe a utilisé une hypothèse célèbre pour remettre en question nos intuitions sur la morale.

Definitions

hypotheticaladjective
Based on or involving a suggested idea or theory; not real or actual.
The scientist presented a hypothetical scenario to explain the potential outcomes of the experiment.
Assumed by hypothesis; supposed.
In a hypothetical situation where everyone could fly, transportation would be revolutionized.
hypotheticalnoun
An imagined or theoretical example, scenario, or proposition introduced to illustrate or test an idea, argument, or principle.
The philosopher used a famous hypothetical to question our intuitions about morality.