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[()·せつ()]
kasetsu
noun

English Meaning(s) for 仮説

noun
  1. hypothesis; supposition; assumption; tentative theory

Definition and Synonyms for 仮説

Supposal the cognitive process of supposing
Synonyms: 仮定, 仮想, 仮説, 想定, 推定
Theory a tentative insight into the natural world
Synonyms: 仮説
Presumption an assumption that is taken for granted
Synonyms: 仮定, 仮設, 仮説, 前提, 前提条件, 想定
Surmisal a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
Synonyms: 予断, 予測, 仮定, 仮想, 仮説, 察し, 察す, 察する, 当てずっぽう, 当て推量, 心当て, 忖度, 恐察, 想像, 想定, 想察, 憶断, 憶測, 憶説, 推定, 推察, 推測, 推知, 推考, 推論, 推量, 揣摩臆測, 目算, 臆度, 見当
Hypothesis a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
Synonyms: 仮定, 仮設, 仮説
Theory a concept that is not yet verified but that if true would explain certain facts or phenomena
Synonyms: 仮説

Meanings for each kanji in 仮説

» sham; temporary; interim; assumed (name); informal
» rumor; opinion; theory

Categories 仮説 is a member of

Conjecture reasoning that involves the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence
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Conception an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
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Supposal a hypothesis that is taken for granted
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View a message expressing a belief about something
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Proposal something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 仮説

Sample Sentences for 仮説

We cannot conceive science without a hypothesis.
I favored the hypothesis.
I favored the hypothesis.
This data supports the hypothesis.
To borrow an argument from Karl Popper, a hypothesis is only of value if it can be tested.

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