CEFR C1

hypothetical

adjective

Meaning

Based on or involving a suggested idea or theory, especially in order to consider its consequences or possibilities.

Examples

The study was based on a hypothetical situation where all citizens had access to free healthcare.
In a hypothetical scenario, if the company's profits doubled, what would happen to employee bonuses?

Synonyms: supposed, theoretical, assumed, conjectural

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hypothetical (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet̬.ɪ.kəl/

Definition

Based on or involving a suggested idea or theory, especially in order to consider its consequences or possibilities.

Examples

The study was based on a hypothetical situation where all citizens had access to free healthcare.
In a hypothetical scenario, if the company's profits doubled, what would happen to employee bonuses?
She presented a hypothetical case to illustrate the legal principle.

How to Use hypothetical

hypothetically (adverb): In a way that is based on or involves a suggested idea or theory. — "Hypothetically, if you won the lottery, what would you do first?"

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