Definition/Meaning of hypothetical

• English - Adjective: hypothetical ( comparative more hypothetical , superlative most hypothetical ) Based upon a hypothesis; conjectural ( philosophy ) conditional; contingent upon some hypothesis/antecedent Synonyms conjectural ( contingent upon some hypothesis ) : conditional Antonyms ( actual ) : actual ( in philosophy ) : categorical Translations
• English - Noun: hypothetical ( plural hypotheticals ) A hypothetical situation or proposition These hypotheticals serve no purpose until we have more information .
• English - Etymology: From Ancient Greek ὑποθετικός ( hupothetikós )
• English - Pronunciation: IPA (key) : /ˌhaɪpəˈθɛtɪkl/
• English - Related terms: hypothesis hypothesize