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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

hypothesis

/ˌhɪpəˈθiːsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does hypothesis mean?

noun

A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Example

"The new theory was just a hypothesis until further research confirmed its accuracy."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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