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hypothesize

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/haɪˈpɒθəsaɪz/ · hy-poth-e-size

To propose a hypothesis or assumption for consideration or investigation.

Meanings

verbformal

To propose a hypothesis or assumption for consideration or investigation.

مفروضہ یا مفروضے کی تجویز دینا تاکہ غور و فکر یا تحقیقات کے لیے استعمال کیا جا سکے۔

مفروضہ بنانا

mafroza banana

Synonyms

proposeassumetheorizeتجویز دینامفروضہ لگاناقیاس کرنا

Antonyms

confirmprovevalidateتصدیق کرناثابت کرنادرست کرنا

Common Collocations

  • hypothesize a solution
  • hypothesize about the outcomes
  • hypothesize based on evidence

Example Sentences

Scientists often hypothesize before conducting experiments.

سائنسدان اکثر تجربات کرنے سے پہلے مفروضہ بناتے ہیں۔

Science daan aksar tajurbaat karne se pehle mafroza banate hain.

In philosophy, we hypothesize various theories to explain reality.

فلسفے میں، ہم حقیقت کی وضاحت کے لئے مختلف نظریات کا مفروضہ لگاتے ہیں۔

Falsafay mein, hum haqeeqat ki wazahat ke liye mukhtalif nazriyat ka mafroza lagate hain.

It is important to hypothesize based on existing evidence.

یہ موجودہ شواہد کی بنیاد پر مفروضہ بنانا اہم ہے۔

Yeh maujooda shawaheed ki buniyad par mafroza banana ahem hai.

Easily Confused With

hypothesis:A hypothesis is the proposed explanation, whereas to hypothesize is the action of proposing that explanation.

Word Family

hypothesis
nounمفروضہ
hypothetical
adjectiveمفروضاتی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember that hypothesize starts with 'hypo' as in 'under' or 'less than', which is like proposing something under consideration.

Visualize a scientist putting forth an idea in a lab as an experiment.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "hypothesis" — a proposition or assumption

First known use: 19th century

The term hypothesize originates from the Greek word 'hypothesis', meaning a foundational assumption made for the purpose of argument or experimentation.