Hypothetically

/ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a hypothetical manner; as a hypothesis or supposition.

Hypothetically, if we were to travel at the speed of light, we could reach distant galaxies in no time.

Used to introduce a conjecture or an assumption.

Hypothetically speaking, if everyone in the world donated just one dollar, we could eliminate poverty.

In a scenario that is not based on reality but serves as a basis for discussion or reasoning.

If we hypothetically considered that climate change did not exist, what would our energy policies look like?

To discuss or reason about something that is presumed or imagined rather than real.

Hypothetically, if the new tax plan were enacted, it could lead to significant changes in the economy.

Introducing an imagined scenario for the sake of argument or exploration.

Hypothetically, if we could eliminate all diseases, how would that affect the global population growth?

From the word 'hypothetic', which is derived from Greek 'hypothetikos' meaning 'pertaining to a hypothesis'.

hypothetically speaking:

When discussing something that is not real but considered for argument's sake.

hypothetical scenario:

An imagined situation used to illustrate a point.

just hypothetically:

Used to introduce an assumption or a guess.

Used to introduce a discussion about something not real.

Hypothetically, if I were a millionaire, I'd buy a yacht.

A way to express an idea that is not based on reality.

Let's say hypothetically that aliens landed tomorrow.