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    Hypothèses (en. Hypotheses)

    /ip.ɔ.te.z/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Idea or proposition put forward as a basis for reflection.
    Scientific hypotheses must be tested.
    Les hypothèses scientifiques doivent être testées.
    To pose a hypothesis is to establish a conjecture.
    He formulated a hypothesis about the effects of climate change.
    Il a formulé une hypothèse sur les effets du changement climatique.
    Statistical hypothesis, proposition to be verified by tests.
    The first step of any research is to formulate hypotheses.
    La première étape de toute recherche est de formuler des hypothèses.

    Etymology

    From Ancient Greek 'hypothesis', meaning 'foundation, supposition'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    working hypothesis
    A hypothesis formulated to guide research.
    hypothèse de travail
    to pose a hypothesis
    To state a hypothesis to verify.
    poser une hypothèse
    null hypothesis
    Basic hypothesis in a statistical test.
    hypothèse nulle

    Related Words

    hypothetical
    Describes something that is based on a hypothesis.
    hypothétique
    theory
    Coherent set of concepts or ideas.
    théorie
    analysis
    Detailed examination of a phenomenon.
    analyse

    Slang Meanings

    unsubstantiated hypothesis
    It's just an unsubstantiated hypothesis, not based on facts.
    C'est juste une hypothèse bateau, pas fondée sur des faits.
    vague hypothesis
    It's a vague hypothesis, difficult to test.
    C'est une hypothèse floue, difficile à tester.