hypothetical
intermediateB2/ˌhaɪ.pəˈθɛ.tɪ.kəl/ · hy-po-thet-i-cal
Based on or serving as a hypothesis or supposition.
Meanings
Based on or serving as a hypothesis or supposition.
ایک مفروضے یا قیاس پر مبنی یا اس کی خدمت کرنے والا۔
مفروضاتی
mafruzati
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- hypothetical situation
- hypothetical scenario
- hypothetical question
Example Sentences
In a hypothetical situation, we can explore various outcomes.
مفروضاتی صورت میں، ہم مختلف نتائج کا جائزہ لے سکتے ہیں۔
Mafruzati soorat mein, hum mukhtalif nataij ka jaiza le sakte hain.
The scientist proposed a hypothetical model to explain the phenomenon.
سائنسدان نے اس مظہر کی وضاحت کے لیے ایک مفروضاتی ماڈل پیش کیا۔
Scientist ne is mazhar ki wazahat ke liye ek mafruzati model pesh kiya.
We need to consider hypothetical scenarios when planning for the future.
ہمیں مستقبل کے منصوبے بناتے وقت مفروضاتی منظرناموں پر غور کرنا ہوگا۔
Humein mustaqbil ke mansoobe banate waqt mafruzati manzarnamein par ghor karna hoga.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'hypothetical' as a 'what if' scenario.
Imagine a scientist pondering over possible worlds that could exist based on different assumptions.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
عشق میں سوچتا ہوں میں ہر بار، حقیقت ہے یا مفروضہ ہے یہ باری
Ishq mein sochta hun mai har baar, haqeeqat hai ya mafruzah hai ye baari
In love, I wonder every time, is it reality or just a hypothesis?
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "hypothetikos" — pertaining to a hypothesis
First known use: 17th century
The term originated from the Greek word 'hypothetikos', which refers to something that is assumed or proposed as the basis for reasoning.