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Vinony

hypothesize

verb

  1. propose an explanation for an observation, phenomenon, or scientific problem
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /haɪˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ / /hɪˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/ / /həˈpɒθ.ɪ.saɪz/

verb

Etymology: Etymology tree English hypothesis Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō)bor. Late Latin -izōder. Middle French -iserbor. Middle English -isen English -ize English hypothesize From hypothesis + -ize.

  1. To assume or assert tentatively on uncertain grounds.

    “When hormones signal breast cells to divide more rapidly, scientists hypothesize, they increase breast cancer risk by causing precancerous or cancerous cells to multiply.”

    “Census response is thus a reasonable proxy for civicminded attitudes and cooperation that are hypothesized to improve governmental performance.”