Hypothetical ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Hypothetical ( adjective )

1. Based on a suggested idea or theory, not on proven information or experience.
2. Used to describe a situation that is not real, but which is being used as an example or a basis for discussion.

Origin:

Late 16th century, from late latin hypotheticus, from greek hupothetikos, from hupotithenai "to put under".

Examples:

1. A hypothetical scenario would be if the stock market crashed.
2. If we win the lottery, we'll buy a house, but that's just a hypothetical situation.
3. The scientist posed a hypothetical question to the class.
4. The company's plan is based on a number of hypothetical assumptions.
5. The future is always uncertain, but we can make hypothetical predictions about it.

(As a noun)

Hypothetical ( noun )

1. Based on a suggested idea or theory, not on proven information or experience.
2. Used to describe a situation that is not real, but which is being used as an example or a basis for discussion.

Origin:

Late 16th century, from late latin hypotheticus, from greek hupothetikos, from hupotithenai "to put under".

Examples:

1. A hypothetical scenario would be if the stock market crashed.
2. If we win the lottery, we'll buy a house, but that's just a hypothetical situation.
3. The scientist posed a hypothetical question to the class.
4. The company's plan is based on a number of hypothetical assumptions.
5. The future is always uncertain, but we can make hypothetical predictions about it.