hypothesise
Meaning: To put forward a hypothesis; to suggest a possible explanation for something that has not yet been proved.
Hypothesise is the verb form of hypothesis and is fundamental to the scientific method. Researchers hypothesise about causes or relationships and then design experiments to test their ideas. The word is more formal than 'guess' or 'suggest' and implies a structured, testable proposition. The American spelling is 'hypothesize.'
Examples
- The researchers hypothesised that exposure to sunlight would improve mood. 研究人员假设日照会改善情绪。Los investigadores plantearon la hipótesis de que la exposición a la luz solar mejoraría el estado de ánimo.研究者たちは日光を浴びることで気分が改善するという仮説を立てた。연구자들은 햇빛에 노출되면 기분이 개선될 것이라는 가설을 세웠다.
- It has been hypothesised that the decline in bee populations is linked to pesticide use. 有人假设蜜蜂种群减少与农药使用有关。Se ha formulado la hipótesis de que el declive de las poblaciones de abejas está vinculado al uso de pesticidas.ミツバチの個体数減少は農薬の使用と関連しているという仮説が提唱されている。꿀벌 개체 수의 감소가 농약 사용과 관련이 있다는 가설이 제기되어 왔다.
- We can hypothesise about the causes, but only rigorous testing will provide answers. 我们可以对原因提出假设,但只有严格的检验才能提供答案。Podemos plantear hipótesis sobre las causas, pero solo una experimentación rigurosa proporcionará respuestas.原因について仮説を立てることはできるが、厳密な検証のみが答えを与えてくれる。원인에 대해 가설을 세울 수는 있지만, 엄밀한 검증만이 답을 줄 수 있다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Greek hupothesis (a placing under, a supposition), from hupo- (under) + thesis (placing). The verb form developed in English in the 18th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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