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    L'hypothèse (en. The hypothesis)

    /lip.ɔ.tez/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A proposition or assumed statement that requires evidence.
    According to the working hypothesis, the product should sell more than expected.
    Selon l'hypothèse de travail, le produit devrait se vendre plus que prévu.
    In science, a provisional explanation to be confirmed or refuted.
    The results of the experiment confirmed the hypothesis formulated by the researcher.
    Les résultats de l'expérience ont confirmé l'hypothèse formulée par le chercheur.
    An idea or opinion expressed without definitive proof.
    This hypothesis is interesting, but it requires further research.
    Cette hypothèse est intéressante, mais elle nécessite davantage de recherches.

    Etymology

    From ancient Greek 'hypothesis', meaning 'under-position'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    working hypothesis
    Hypothesis formulated to guide a study or investigation.
    hypothèse de travail
    putting a hypothesis to the test
    Testing the validity of a hypothesis through experiments.
    mettre une hypothèse à l'épreuve
    making a hypothesis
    Stating a supposition in a research context.
    faire une hypothèse

    Related Words

    hypothetical
    Related to a hypothesis or assumed.
    hypothétique
    hypothesize
    To make a hypothesis about something.
    hypothétiser
    null hypothesis
    A test hypothesis that states there is no effect.
    hypothèse nulle

    Slang Meanings

    Wacky hypothesis
    His wacky hypothesis about aliens made everyone laugh.
    Son hypothèse farfelue sur les extraterrestres a fait rire tout le monde.
    Coffee hypothesis
    She made a coffee hypothesis without any scientific basis.
    Elle a fait une hypothèse de café sans aucune base scientifique.