HYPOTHESIST Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word hypothesist. (close relations)
Definition of HYPOTHESIST
Best Alternative Words for HYPOTHESIST
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assumption | nounn | |||||||
noun • a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn • celebration in the Roman Catholic Church of the Virgin Mary's being taken up into heaven when her earthly life ended; corresponds to the Dormition in the Eastern Orthodox Church • a hypothesis that is taken for granted • (Christianity) the taking up of the body and soul of the Virgin Mary when her earthly life had ended • the act of taking possession of or power over something • audacious (even arrogant) behavior that you have no right to • the act of assuming or taking for granted | ||||||||
belief | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any cognitive content held as true • a vague idea in which some confidence is placed | ||||||||
concept | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances | ||||||||
conjecture | nounn | |||||||
noun • a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence) • a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence • reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence verb • to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds | ||||||||
guess | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence • an estimate based on little or no information verb • expect, believe, or suppose • put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation • judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time) • guess correctly; solve by guessing | ||||||||
notion | nounn | |||||||
noun • a vague idea in which some confidence is placed • a general inclusive concept • an odd or fanciful or capricious idea • (usually plural) small personal articles or clothing or sewing items | ||||||||
postulation | nounn | |||||||
noun • (logic) a declaration of something self-evident; something that can be assumed as the basis for argument • a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority | ||||||||
premise | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn verb • set forth beforehand, often as an explanation • furnish with a preface or introduction • take something as preexisting and given | ||||||||
proposition | nounn | |||||||
noun • (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false • a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection • an offer for a private bargain (especially a request for sexual favors) • the act of making a proposal • a task to be dealt with verb • suggest sex to | ||||||||
speculation | nounn | |||||||
noun • a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence • a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence) • an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits • continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature | ||||||||
supposition | nounn | |||||||
noun • a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence • a hypothesis that is taken for granted • the cognitive process of supposing | ||||||||
theory | nounn | |||||||
noun • a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena • a tentative insight into the natural world; a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena • a belief that can guide behavior | ||||||||
thesis | nounn | |||||||
noun • an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument • a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree |