Meaning & Definition of Hypothetically in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: In a manner that assumes a hypothetical situation.

  Example Sentence: Hypothetically, if we could travel at the speed of light, we would reach the nearest star in just over four years.

• Definition: Based on a hypothesis; not necessarily real or true.

  Example Sentence: Hypothetically speaking, the results could vary significantly if we change our approach.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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.

Translations

• Spanish: hipotéticamente

• French: hypothétiquement

• German: hypothetisch

• Russian: гипотетически

Related Words

• hypothesis: A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested.

• theory: A set of principles on which the practice of an activity is based.

• speculation: The forming of a theory or conjecture without firm evidence.

Slang Meanings of hypothetically

• Meaning: Used to introduce a discussion about something not real.

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

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

  Example Sentence: Let's say hypothetically that aliens landed tomorrow.