2007-04-12 20:09:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
hypothetical definition
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or based on a hypothesis: a hypothetical situation. See Synonyms at theoretical.
2.
a. Suppositional; uncertain. See Synonyms at supposed.
b. Conditional; contingent.
n.
A hypothetical circumstance, condition, scenario, or situation: OK, let's consider this possibility then just as a hypothetical.
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2007-04-12 20:28:51 · answer #1 · answered by pretty smiley 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hy·po·thet·i·cal (hÄ«'pÉ-thÄt'Ä-kÉl) pronunciation also hy·po·thet·ic (-thÄt'Äk)
adj.
1. Of, relating to, or based on a hypothesis: a hypothetical situation. See synonyms at theoretical.
2.
1. Suppositional; uncertain. See synonyms at supposed.
2. Conditional; contingent.
n.
A hypothetical circumstance, condition, scenario, or situation: OK, let's consider this possibility then—just as a hypothetical.
2007-04-13 03:58:18 · answer #2 · answered by twillight_dawn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"In your head", Hypothetical is the same as saying; "Just imagine...."
A hypothetical question would be: "If I was as fat as that woman, would you still love me?"
or a hypothetical statement:
"A meteor, the size of a Volkswagen Beetle will wipe out the United States."
2007-04-13 03:16:51 · answer #3 · answered by Puppy Zwolle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can be two things, I think.
It can be:
1. Something we imagined it to be (hypothetically speaking...)
2. Our expected outcome or result of an experiment or research, which we made based on theories or other knowledge
2007-04-13 03:27:49 · answer #4 · answered by somemandy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Something that is not actually real, but an example to use in figuring out the answer to a problem or situation.
2007-04-13 03:37:06 · answer #5 · answered by sissyd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For the simple minded...(like myself!)...the meaning would be..."let's pretend this is going to happen"...
2007-04-13 03:19:02 · answer #6 · answered by sarch_uk 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means "supposed" or in theory..the oppsite of this word would be 'real'
2007-04-13 03:13:43 · answer #7 · answered by Lefty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nice
2013-11-30 05:22:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋