hy·poth·e·size

[hahy-poth-uh-sahyz, hi-] verb, hy·poth·e·sized, hy·poth·e·siz·ing.
verb (used without object)
1.
to form a hypothesis.
verb (used with object)
2.
to assume by hypothesis.
Also, hypothecate; especially British, hy·poth·e·sise.


Origin:
1730–40; hypothes(is) + -ize

hy·poth·e·siz·er, noun
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hypothesize or hypothesise (haɪˈpɒθɪˌsaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to form or assume as a hypothesis
 
hypothesise or hypothesise
 
vb
 
hy'pothesizer or hypothesise
 
n
 
hy'pothesiser or hypothesise
 
n

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hypothesize or hypothesise (haɪˈpɒθɪˌsaɪz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb
to form or assume as a hypothesis
 
hypothesise or hypothesise
 
vb
 
hy'pothesizer or hypothesise
 
n
 
hy'pothesiser or hypothesise
 
n

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hypothesize   (hī-pŏth'ĭ-sīz')  Pronunciation Key 
To form a hypothesis.
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The only way out of this conundrum is to hypothesise some kind of catastrophe that brings an end to the universe.
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