hypothesis

hypothesis

CEFR: C1-C2 /hy-pothe-ses/ [hh.ay0.p.aa1.th.ah0.s.iy2.z]

Definition: A proposition made as a basis for reasoning, without any assumption of its truth.

Example Sentences:
What factors could affect the population of the CoT starfish that can cause it to suddenly rise? Several hypotheses which are still debatable up to the present time have been developed by various environmentalists.
The only thing you can do is say the evidence suggests that the hypothesis is true.