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hy⋅poth⋅e⋅size

  [hahy-poth-uh-sahyz, hi-] verb, -sized, -siz⋅ing.
Use hypothesize in a Sentence
–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

Related forms:
hy⋅poth⋅e⋅siz⋅er, noun
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hy·poth·e·size   (hī-pŏth'ĭ-sīz')   
v.   hy·poth·e·sized, hy·poth·e·siz·ing, hy·poth·e·siz·es

v.   tr.
To assert as a hypothesis.
v.   intr.
To form a hypothesis.
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hypothesize   (hī-pŏth'ĭ-sīz')  Pronunciation Key 
To form a hypothesis.
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