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hypothesis

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/haɪˈpɒθəsɪs/ · hy-poth-e-sis

A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Meanings

nounformal

A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

ایک قیاس یا تجویز کردہ وضاحت جو محدود شواہد کی بنیاد پر کی گئی ہے تاکہ مزید تحقیق کے لیے آغاز فراہم کیا جا سکے۔

مفروضہ

mafruzah

Formal: تھیوری

Synonyms

theoryassumptionpropositionنظرئیہمفروضہتجاویز

Antonyms

factcertaintytruthحقیقتیقینسچ

Common Collocations

  • scientific hypothesis
  • null hypothesis
  • working hypothesis

Example Sentences

The scientist proposed a hypothesis to explain the phenomenon.

سائنسدان نے اس مظہر کی وضاحت کے لیے ایک مفروضہ پیش کیا۔

Scientist ne is mazhir ki wazahat ke liye aik mafruzah paish kiya.

His hypothesis was later tested through a series of experiments.

اس کا مفروضہ بعد میں تجربات کی ایک سیریز کے ذریعے آزمایا گیا۔

Us ka mafruzah baad mein tajribat ki aik series ke zariye azmaya gaya.

To confirm her hypothesis, she needed additional data.

اپنے مفروضے کی تصدیق کے لیے اسے اضافی معلومات کی ضرورت تھی۔

Apne mafruzah ki tasdiq ke liye use izafi maloomat ki zaroorat thi.

Easily Confused With

theory:A hypothesis is a specific proposed explanation while a theory is a broader, well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world.

Word Family

hypothetical
adjectiveمفروضاتی
hypothesize
verbمفروضہ بنانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'hypothesis' as a 'high post' in research where ideas are placed.

Imagine a scientist placing a flag (symbolizing a hypothesis) at a high point on a mountain, representing the start of research.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "hypothesis" — a placing under, a basis

First known use: 17th century

The term derives from the Greek word 'hypotithenai', meaning 'to place under' or 'to suppose'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century.