hypothesize
Use Hypothesize in a sentence
əˌsaɪz, hɪ- verb (used without object)
1.
to form a hypothesis.
verb (used with object)
2.
to assume by hypothesis.
Related forms
hy·poth·e·siz·er, noun
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hypothesize or hypothesise (haɪˈpɒθɪˌsaɪz) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —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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Science Dictionary
| hypothesize (hī-pŏth'ĭ-sīz') Pronunciation Key
To form a hypothesis. |
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Example sentences
He did not hypothesize that the right hemisphere was not conscious because it did not respond to language.
Ask students to hypothesize the economic reasons why people might want to have smaller families.
Ask students to hypothesize what would happen during an oil spill if oil and water were the same density.
Selection factors must be considered in any attempt to hypothesize about genetically-mediated outcomes.
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