word
Hypothetical
Hy-puh-THEH-tuh-kuhl
/ˌhaɪpʌˈθɛtʌkʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
hypothetical
Dictionary meaning
Based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence.
Examples
- Consider the following, just as a hypothetical.
Synonyms: conjectural
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