noun · Medium SAT word

    Hypothesis

    expectation; a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations

    Hypothesis in a sentence

    The scientist's hypothesis was supported by experimental results.

    Synonyms for hypothesis

    Antonyms for hypothesis

    • fact
    • certainty
    • proof

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