hypothesized

[hahy-poth-uh-sahyz, hi-]

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.

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Hypothesized is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.
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   (hī-pŏth'ĭ-sīz')  Pronunciation Key 
To form a hypothesis.
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