hypothesis
Prononciation : [haɪˈpɒθəsɪs]
Mot
Contexte : « science »
(noun) an idea or explanation that you can test to see if it is true or not. It's like making a guess about how something works and then checking to see if you're right.
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The scientist's hypothesis was that plants grow faster with more sunlight.
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Her hypothesis was not supported by the test results, which showed no difference in growth.
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What is your hypothesis about why the ice melts faster in warm water?
Contexte : « thinking »
(noun) a starting point for thinking about something but not proven yet. It's a way to explore ideas by making guesses.
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His hypothesis about how kids learn was interesting and made others think.
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Her hypothesis made no sense, as it was based on wrong information.
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What hypothesis do you have about how animals communicate?
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