hypothesises (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: haɪˈpɒθəsaɪzɪz
Definition
Proposes a tentative explanation for a phenomenon, often serving as a starting point for further investigation or research.
Examples
The lead researcher hypothesises that climate change is accelerating the melting of polar ice caps.
She hypothesises that the sudden drop in sales is due to the new competitor's aggressive pricing.
The professor hypothesises that early human migration was driven by shifts in local food availability.
How to Use hypothesises
- hypothesise that (collocation)
- introduces the proposed explanation — "Scientists hypothesise that the virus originated in birds."
- hypothesise about (prepositional phrase)
- to speculate on a topic — "Experts continue to hypothesise about the origins of the universe."
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